Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session All Bills
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB103
Introduced
4/9/25
Refer
4/9/25
This Act requires that for every public works contract or aggregate of public works contracts relating to a project in excess of $500,000 for new construction (including painting and decorating) or $45,000 for alteration, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, demolition or reconstruction (including painting and decorating of buildings or works) and which is paid for, in whole or in part, with public funds, which requires or involves the employment of mechanics and/or laborers shall contain a provision requiring the payment of the prevailing wage.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB104
Introduced
4/9/25
Refer
4/9/25
Access to a trauma kit to stop bleeding is a vital first aid tool that can save lives in emergency situations where people are exposed to or may be exposed to traumatic circumstances. This Act defines what a trauma kit is and requires the managing entities of certain buildings acquire and place at least 6 trauma kits in a clearly visible, centrally located, and accessible area. The Act further requires the property managing entity or person to ensure the kits are appropriately placed and replaced if needed. The property managing entity or person must also send notification to tenants of the building regarding the locations of the trauma kits and instructions on how to use them. This Act does not apply to private homes, residences, or vehicles.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB105
Introduced
4/9/25
Refer
4/9/25
Engrossed
5/6/25
Refer
5/7/25
This Act provides that the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Secretary), or the Secretarys designee, is a member of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board (Board) by virtue of the Secretarys position. This Act also makes the Secretary, or the Secretarys designee, the Board Chair.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB106
Introduced
4/9/25
Refer
4/9/25
Engrossed
5/20/25
Refer
5/21/25
This Act requires each school district and charter school to adopt a policy, with educator input, about cell phone use by students during school hours. Each policy must contain:
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB107
Introduced
4/10/25
Refer
4/10/25
Engrossed
5/13/25
Refer
5/14/25
This Act enacts the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (Compact), which is designed to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology in educational settings. School-based mental health services are in high demand in Delaware, but workforce shortages can make it difficult to meet that demand. By creating an additional licensing pathway for school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses to practice school psychology in any state that is a member of the Compact, the Act aims to increase the availability of school psychological services for students in this State.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB108
Introduced
4/15/25
Refer
4/15/25
Engrossed
5/14/25
Refer
5/15/25
This Act removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to owning or possessing certain types of knives that may be opened by one hand. Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular among outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware, and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaged in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools, but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons-related offenses where an individual uses such a knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB109
Introduced
4/15/25
Introduced
5/6/25
Refer
4/15/25
Refer
5/6/25
Engrossed
5/13/25
Refer
5/14/25
This Act enters Delaware into the Social Work Licensure Compact. This will allow social workers to obtain a multistate license among the member states. Delaware will join the Compact Commission that is comprised of membership of all states that have enacted the Compact. Enough states have enacted the Compact that the Commission has been created and the applications for licensure could start in late 2025. Currently, at least 24 states have joined the Compact, while another 18 have pending legislation to enact the Compact, including Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB11
Introduced
1/3/25
Refer
1/3/25
Engrossed
1/21/25
Refer
1/22/25
This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment to modernize the bail provisions within the Delaware Constitution and clarify the power of the General Assembly to enumerate certain felony offenses for which, or circumstances under which, pretrial release on bail may not be allowed. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 11 of the 152nd General Assembly, published in Chapter 283 of Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware Constitution.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB110
Introduced
4/16/25
Refer
4/16/25
Engrossed
5/7/25
Refer
5/8/25
The purpose of this Act is to expand patient access to physical therapy services. Currently, a physical therapist may treat an individual without a referral up to 30 days after which time a physician must be consulted. The amendment extends that deadline to 90 days with the objective of ensuring continuity of care. Physical therapists will still be required to practice within their scope of training and expertise. This Act also clarifies the requirements for renewal and reactivation of licenses to ensure consistency with other Title 24 boards and the processes used by the Division of Professional Regulation.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB111
Introduced
4/17/25
Refer
4/17/25
Engrossed
5/15/25
Refer
5/20/25
This Act amends the Charter of the Town of Odessa to expressly authorize the Town to collect taxes and other charges owed to the Town using the provisions in Title 9 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 87, including the monition method of sale.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB112
Introduced
5/1/25
Refer
5/1/25
Engrossed
5/21/25
Refer
5/22/25
This Act renames the Delaware State Police Training Academy as the "Colonel James L. Ford, Jr. State Police Training Academy" in honor of Colonel Fords lifelong dedication to public service. It acknowledges his distinguished career with the Delaware State Police, where he held various leadership roles, ultimately serving as Superintendent. The Act also recognizes his significant contributions to law enforcement training, education, and public safety, as well as his service as Cabinet Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB113
Introduced
5/1/25
Refer
5/1/25
Engrossed
5/14/25
Refer
5/15/25
This Act adds the existence of the Division of Legislative Services and the Office of the Controller General into Delaware Code.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB114
Introduced
5/1/25
Refer
5/1/25
This Act requires a municipality to comply with all limitations and requirements contained in Chapter 95 of Title 29 and § 120 of Title 22 whenever the municipality uses eminent domain to acquire real property. This Act prohibits a municipality from using eminent domain to acquire real property for recreational use.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB115
Introduced
4/28/25
Introduced
5/20/25
Refer
4/28/25
Refer
5/20/25
Refer
5/21/25
This Act provides a pathway for former defendants in eviction actions to have the eviction filings against them shielded from public view. Being the subject of an eviction filing can prevent an individual from securing housing for years after any judgment in the case has been satisfied. Even tenants who prevailed in eviction actions may be denied housing by landlords who turn away any applicant with a prior eviction filing, regardless of the outcome of the case. The well-known health, social, and economic consequences of eviction can thus linger for years after an eviction filing, and trap individuals including many children and families in a cycle of poverty and housing instability. The effects are particularly acute among already marginalized groups, such as Black and female renters. By shielding eviction records when an individual has met certain requirements, this Act will help break down barriers to stable housing and economic security.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Senate Bill SB116
Introduced
4/28/25
Refer
4/28/25
This Act allows tenants who are being evicted for failure to pay rent to remain in their homes if they pay all amounts owed prior to being evicted.