All Bills - Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
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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. ยง 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
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.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB70
Introduced
3/6/25
Refer
3/6/25
This Act requires that all rental units constructed before January 1, 1978, are certified as lead free or lead safe by a specific deadline. Lead inspectors must be approved by the State to conduct inspections and if necessary, lead abatement and remediation. A certificate exemption may be issued for no more than 6 months. If the rental unit is uninhabitable, the landlord must provide alternative housing while the unit undergoes lead abatement or remediation. Recertification for lead safe units must occur prior to commencement of any rental agreement more than 4 years after the date the unit was last certified. Units must be recertified as lead free or lead safe if a lead-based paint hazard is discovered in the rental unit or if individuals residing in the unit develop elevated lead blood levels. Beginning July 1, 2028, every rental until constructed prior to January 1, 1978, shall include a disclosure as to whether the rental unit has been certified as lead safe or lead free.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB71
Introduced
3/12/25
Refer
3/12/25
This Act requires the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to promulgate regulations requiring all coaches to have CPR, first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. It also requires schools with an athletic program or department to have an Emergency Action Plan for responding to a cardiac arrest event at an athletic event or practice. It requires that an AED be accessible in a clearly marked, unlocked location at any athletic event or venue. Finally, the regulations must require testing and maintenance of AEDs and notification to the Office of Emergency Medical Services regarding the AED acquisition and its location.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB72
Introduced
3/12/25
Refer
3/12/25
This Act changes the residency requirement for seniors from 10 years to 3 years as it was prior to 2017.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB73
Introduced
3/12/25
Refer
3/12/25
This Act raises the Senior property tax credit cap from $500 to $1000.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB74
Introduced
3/13/25
Refer
3/13/25
Engrossed
3/20/25
Refer
3/20/25
This Act provides that privilege between a policyholder or claimant and an insurance company is not waived simply because information is submitted by companies to the Insurance Commissioner, whether or not the information is redacted.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB75
Introduced
3/11/25
Refer
3/11/25
A victim of child sexual abuse that occurred in this State who has been barred from filing suit against the victims abuser by virtue of the expiration of a former civil statute of limitations are permitted to file these claims in the Superior Court of this state at any time. This is intended to apply retroactively.
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Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware House Bill HB76
Introduced
3/18/25
Refer
3/18/25
This Act eliminates authorization for a warrantless arrest by a private person in the case of an individual accused in the courts of another state of a felony.