Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session All Bills
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB57
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
This Act protects consumers by regulating home improvement contracts. Among other things, this Act provides the buyer with a right to cancel home improvement contracts within 3 days (5 days for those over the age of 62 or with a disability); limits contract deposits and material deposits; and time periods in which construction must begin. It also prohibits confessions of judgments and hasty debt transfers. If a party to a home improvement contract violates a provision of this new subchapter, a person who is damaged as a result has a cause of action to seek damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB58
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
Under this Act a law-enforcement officer of this State is not allowed to do any of the following:
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB59
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
This Act extends certain limitations on the publication by law-enforcement of the name and photograph of crime suspects. Currently the Code prohibits the publication of the name and photograph of a juvenile suspect unless the juvenile is charged with a violent felony and the publication is necessary to protect the publics safety. This Act would prohibit the release or publication of an adult suspects name or photograph unless the individual is charged with or suspected of a felony and the release is necessary to protect the publics safety.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB6
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/15/25
Engrossed
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
This Act allows the Auditor of Accounts to issue subpoenas directly, removing a requirement that the Auditor first file a praecipe with the Superior Court prothonotary. It also allows the Auditor to effect service of such a subpoena, and to apply for a court order if a recipient fails to respond to a subpoena. Failure to comply with such a court order may be punished as contempt of court.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB60
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
This Act limits circumstances in which personal identifiable information about applicants or holders of driving privilege cards may be released to those instances where the Delaware Attorney General gives specific approval or where the request for information is in a valid court order. It also amends existing provisions relating to disclosure of driver and motor vehicle information to limit the disclosure or re-disclosure of citizenship or immigration status information and related sensitive personal information. Such information may be released pursuant to a court order, with the approval of the Delaware Attorney General, for voter registration purposes, and where otherwise explicitly authorized by statute.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB61
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
This Act creates civil and criminal liability for a corporation or other business organized under the laws of this State that sells, distributes, or dispenses a drug that is used as part of a government-sanctioned execution.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB62
Introduced
3/6/25
Introduced
3/20/25
Refer
3/6/25
Refer
3/20/25
Refer
3/10/25
Engrossed
4/8/25
Refer
4/8/25
Enrolled
5/20/25
Passed
5/22/25
This Act updates the law relating to the termination of utility services to a dwelling unit by adopting and expanding state regulations concerning the termination of heating and cooling services. Among other things, this Act does the following:
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB63
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
Delaware's current fireworks laws have led to confusion among consumers and noncompliance, with individuals frequently using fireworks outside of legally permitted days. Many consumers are unaware they are breaking the law, while those who knowingly violate it face fines too low to serve as a deterrent. This results in ongoing nuisances for neighbors, increased risks of bodily harm, and heightened dangers of fires and property damage. Additionally, out-of-state retailers advertise illegal fireworks in Delaware without consequence, further misleading consumers. The absence of a registration process for fireworks retailers limits the State Fire Marshals ability to oversee the sale and distribution of these potentially hazardous products. This bill strengthens enforcement by increasing fines, regulating sales through a permit system, ensuring consumer awareness through required safety information, and generating revenue for the Fire Marshals office to improve oversight and public education.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB64
Introduced
3/11/25
Refer
3/11/25
Engrossed
4/8/25
Refer
4/8/25
This Act requires that school board meetings have a means for the public to view and provide comment remotely.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB65
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
Engrossed
4/8/25
Refer
4/8/25
This Act moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly, as have the dates for notice of filing fees and background checks. Section 4 changes the closed period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries. This Act is applicable to all primary elections after December 31, 2026.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB66
Introduced
3/11/25
Refer
3/11/25
This Act builds on House Substitute 2 for House Bill No. 125, enacted by the 152nd General Assembly, which extended free meals to students eligible for a reduced-price meal under federal law. This Act expands the availability of free meals by making them available to all public school students attending schools participating in the federal School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program. This Act requires public schools participating in the School Breakfast Program to make available free breakfasts to all attending students, regardless of household income. This Act also requires public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to make available free lunches to all attending students, regardless of household income.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB67
Introduced
3/11/25
Refer
3/11/25
Engrossed
3/27/25
Refer
3/27/25
This Act creates a new chapter in Title 21 pertaining to the towing of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator. It makes violations of the chapter an unlawful practice enforceable by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice. The Act creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator:
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB68
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
Engrossed
3/27/25
Refer
3/27/25
Enrolled
5/20/25
This Act provides that March 9 will be known as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day and will be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion members. In commemorating such a day, citizens are encouraged to write and mail letters to family, friends, military personnel, and veterans to recognize postal employees and the important service these employees provide in connecting us to each other.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB69
Introduced
3/11/25
Refer
3/11/25
This Act updates the DOEs standards for selecting and and implementing statewide reading screeners and literacy intervention approaches. In summary, this Act does the following:
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB7
Introduced
1/16/25
Refer
1/16/25
Engrossed
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Enrolled
3/27/25
Passed
4/14/25
This bill resolves an internal inconsistency in the Insurance Code regarding the timing of payment of taxes for captive insurance companies and surplus lines brokers. Sections 1917 and 6914 of the Insurance Code specifically address the amount and timing of taxes due for surplus lines brokers and captive insurance companies, respectively. Surplus lines brokers and captive insurance companies will continue to pay premium taxes in accordance with Sections 1917 and 6914, respectively, as they have historically.