Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 25, 2025

HCR 66: RECOGNIZING “I AM MY SISTER’S KEEPER” FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EMPOWERMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes and commends IAMMSK for its commitment, dedication, and service to the youth of Delaware and the continued empowerment of girls and young women.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SR 13: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO PREPARE A REPORT ON ENTITIES BUYING DELAWARE’S HOUSING STOCK.

This resolution directs the Department of Finance to prepare a comprehensive report by December 31, 2025 on the involvement of business entities in purchasing residential property within Delaware. The report aims to clarify the extent, geographic distribution, and nature of business entity ownership in the state’s housing market, responding to concerns that these purchases may affect housing affordability and availability for residents. The resolution also calls for recommendations to improve the collection and availability of this data.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SR 14: REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE KINDERGARTEN READINESS DATA COLLECTION PROCESS.

This Resolution requests that the Department of Education (Department) conduct a comprehensive review that evaluates the diagnostic assessments and screenings provided to Delaware kindergarten students, the processes in place for gathering kindergarten readiness data, and recommendations identified by similar past efforts in this State. This Resolution also requests that the Department publish a report by May 1, 2026, with the findings of this evaluation, identifying areas of strength, areas for growth, and making recommendations related to improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the kindergarten readiness data collection process.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SCR 91: DIRECTING THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (DIAA) TO ANALYZE DATA REGARDING THE DISPARITY IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP SANCTIONED EVENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMMITTEE REPORT.

This resolution directs the DIAA to review five years of data on state championships to address the dominance of private schools in athletics. It calls for policy recommendations to ensure fair competition, with a report due to the General Assembly by April 30, 2026.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SCR 87: DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE DELAWARE STATE POLICE, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN DELAWARE TO COLLABORATE WITH NEIGHBORNG STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING ISSUE OF COUNTERFEIT LICENSE PLATES AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO PROTECT DELAWARE DRIVERS FROM FRAUDULENT USE OF THEIR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requires the Delaware Department of Transportation, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Delaware Department of Justice, the Delaware State Police, and other law enforcement agencies to collaborate with state transportation departments, law enforcement agencies, and other interested stakeholders in neighboring states and across the region to develop a strategy to address the growing issue of counterfeit Delaware license plates, and protect Delaware drivers from the fraudulent use of their vehicle registrations. The Resolution also requires the Department of Transportation and the Division of Motor Vehicles to submit a final report to the General Assembly, the Governor, the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services, and the Delaware Public Archives, no later than June 30, 2026, detailing their actions, partnerships, findings, and any recommendations for legislation or resource needs to improve enforcement, data sharing, victim support, and other relevant matters.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Delaware · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 96: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO THE DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, GOVERNOR, AND OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES REGARDING UNDOCUMENTED RESIDENTS.

This Act requires the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust of the Department of Justice to submit a quarterly report to the General Assembly, Governor, and Office of Legislative Services detailing any request from a federal agency or entity for assistance from any State law enforcement agency related to any of the following: a. Information about the issuance of any driving privilege card from the Department of Transportation or Division of Motor Vehicles. b. Continuation or discontinuation of the Department of Education’s migrant education program and ensuring funding is set aside by the state in the event federal funding for migrant education is terminated. c. Stopping any individual based purely on suspicion of undocumented status. d. Assisting any federal immigration or law enforcement agency from any activity or operation in any school or church. e. School Resource Officer or constable assistance or participation in any federal law enforcement activity related to immigration. f. Dissemination of information about an undocumented student from the Department of Education and any Delaware school district. g. Release of information about an undocumented resident from the Department of Finance or Division of Revenue.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SCR 102: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF STATEWIDE BENEFIT CLIFFS AND IDENTIFY ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES TO ALLEVIATE CLIFF EFFECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ALICE OUTCOMES.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to conduct a review of public assistance programs to identify benefit cliffs and consider these outcomes with perspective of asset-limited, income-constrained employed (ALICE) individuals. The Resolution also direct the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a report that details its findings and recommendations by January 9, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SCR 101: DESIGNATING JULY 2025 AS "AMERICAN PATRIOTISM MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 101 designates July 2025 as "American Patriotism Month" in Delaware through a symbolic resolution. It does not create new laws, impose legal requirements, or affect specific groups. The resolution encourages state agencies and residents to observe the month with activities that honor American patriotism. This is a non-binding gesture expressing legislative recognition, not a policy change.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SCR 107: PROCLAIMING MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025, AS "NATIONAL COACHES DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 107 designates Monday, October 6, 2025, as "National Coaches Day" in Delaware. This symbolic resolution does not create legal obligations or funding but encourages statewide recognition of coaches' contributions. It affects no specific individuals or entities, serving solely as a ceremonial observance. The bill has no policy impact beyond raising awareness for coaches.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 24, 2025

HCR 73: RECOGNIZING TITLE IX'S 53RD ANNIVERSARY AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON STUDENTS.

This resolution commemorates the 53rd anniversary of Title IX and acknowledges its positive impact on students. It does not create new laws or alter policies; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture recognizing Title IX's role in promoting educational equity. The resolution directly affects students by affirming the law's significance in advancing opportunities. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on legislative action or funding.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 24, 2025

SCR 108: DESIGNATING OCTOBER 20-26, 2025 AS "FREE SPEECH WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 108) designates October 20-26, 2025, as "Free Speech Week" in Delaware. It is a commemorative resolution with no binding legal effect, intended to recognize and promote awareness of free speech principles. The resolution does not create new laws, alter existing policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. It serves solely as a symbolic observance by the state legislature.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 24, 2025

HR 14: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REPORTS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA IN EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION POPULATIONS.

HR 14 requires the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare reports on demographic data for participants in the Purchase of Care Program, which provides child care assistance to families. The reports will detail characteristics like age, race, income, and geographic location of program users. This mandates the department to collect and document existing demographic patterns without altering program eligibility or funding. The focus is solely on gathering descriptive data to inform future policy analysis.

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