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SB 261 Delaware Senate · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO INSURANCE AND POSTHUMOUS PROMOTIONS.

Summary
This Act provides that firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders, who are covered persons under Title 18, Chapter 66 related to line of duty death benefits will also receive posthumous promotions.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands posthumous promotion benefits for first responders, strengthening worker benefits and recognition for public safety employees.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
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11 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brian Pettyjohn
RRepublican
DE
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Photo of Claire Snyder-Hall
Claire Snyder-Hall
DDemocratic
DE
14
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Photo of Danny Short
Danny Short
RRepublican
DE
39
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Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
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Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
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Photo of Marie Pinkney
Marie Pinkney
DDemocratic
DE
13
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Photo of Nicole Poore
Nicole Poore
DDemocratic
DE
12
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Photo of Rich Collins
Rich Collins
RRepublican
DE
41
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Photo of Spiros Mantzavinos
Spiros Mantzavinos
DDemocratic
DE
7
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Stell Selby
DDemocratic
DE
20
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Photo of Tim Dukes
Tim Dukes
RRepublican
DE
40