Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House May 13, 2026

HCR 125: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 17TH THROUGH MAY 23RD, 2026, AS DELAWARE GROWN WEEK.

This concurrent resolution proclaims the week of May 17-23, 2026, Delaware Grown Week. Twelve years ago, the General Assembly first partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to establish this annual observation to facilitate better, healthier relationships between Delaware farmers and local consumers. Delaware Grown Week is celebrated annually, the third full week of May. Successful passage of this resolution will continue this worthy collaboration.

in committee · Delaware · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 294: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FOR FULL-TIME POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

This Act makes full-time students attending post-secondary education for an associate or baccalaureate degree eligible for child care assistance. This Act also adds the name of this State's child care assistance program, "Purchase of Care" or "POC" to Chapter 5 of Title 31 and makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act is effective immediately because under § 10113 of Title 29, amendments that make existing regulations consistent with changes in basic law are exempt from the procedural requirements under the Administrative Procedures Act.

passed both · Delaware · House May 13, 2026

HCR 128: DECLARING THAT MAY 17-23, 2026, IS "CHILDREN'S RESEARCH WEEK" AND RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF NEMOURS CHILDREN’S HEALTH DELAWARE VALLEY PEDIATRIC RESEARCH TO CHILDREN’S HEALTH IN DELAWARE, THE REGION, AND THE NATION.

This concurrent resolution declares that May 17-23, 2026, is "Children's Research Week" and recognizes and honors Nemours Children’s Health Delaware Valley Pediatric Research for its outstanding contributions to improving children’s health, advancing pediatric science, and strengthening the health and well-being of families in Delaware and beyond.

in committee · Delaware · House May 13, 2026

HB 345: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS.

This Act removes the requirement that the name and residence of each person that applies for a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon be published in a newspaper.

passed both · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HCR 124: COMMENDING DONNA WARD REPRESENTING THE LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR BEING SELECTED AS DELAWARE'S EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FOR 2026 AND COMMENDING EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER NETWORK’S EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR.

This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2026 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year, Donna Ward, and all of the District/Charter Network Educational Support Professionals of the Year.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HCR 127: RECOGNIZING CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST DURING NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN MAY 2026.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes and commends Children & Families First for its extraordinary and enduring contributions to the children and families of Delaware during National Foster Care Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026.

passed both · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HCR 123: CELEBRATING HOMESCHOOL AWARENESS MONTH IN MAY 2026.

This Concurrent Resolution celebrates Homeschool Awareness Month in May 2026 and aims to demonstrate how homeschooling can be a better option than regular schooling for many children.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HB 17: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC REVIEW.

This Act repeals the requirement that a person must apply for a certificate of public review prior to the acquisition of major medical equipment. A certificate of public review may still be required if the acquisition meets the capital expenditure threshold under § 9304(a)(2) of Title 16. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual and restores a missing word to § 9304(a)(2) of Title 16.

signed · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HB 325: AN ACT TO AMEND THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

This Act changes the title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate” in Title 24, as well as changes the references from physician assistant to physician associate throughout the Delaware Code. It does not change any rights or privileges of those who have been or continue to hold themselves out to be a “physician assistant.” Current law provides that a physician associate may not maintain or manage a location that does not have oversight by the physician associate’s collaborating physician. This Act provides that a licensed physician associate with more than 6,000 post-graduate clinical practice hours who intends to practice without a collaborative agreement must apply to the Regulatory Council for Physician Assistants for independent practice authority. This Act also provides that the Regulatory Council for Physician Associates must adopt rules and regulations to address the following: (1) the verification of post-graduate clinical practice hours for physician associates with more than 6,000 post-graduate clinical practice hours; (2) creating an application for physician associates with more than 6,000 post-graduate clinical practice hours to request independent practice authority; (3) creating a process for physician associates who practice without at least 1 licensed Delaware physician in the group, practice, or health system, and have been granted independent practice authority, to notify the Physician Associates Regulatory Council prior to a change of their practice area and provide proof they have had training which aligns to the new practice area; and (4) the conditions under which a physician associate may be denied independent practice authority and how to reapply. The Act also provides that a physician associate is considered to be a primary care provider when practicing in the medical specialties for a physician to be a primary care provider. Payment for services within the physician associate’s scope of practice must be made when ordered or performed by the physician associate, if the same service would have been covered if ordered or performed by a physician. Payment for services must be based on the services provided and not on the health care professional who delivered the service. Physician associates must be authorized to bill for and receive direct payment for the medically necessary services they deliver. The Act also provides that a physician associate who has independent practice authority may sign the special disabled license plate or placard applicant form certifying that a person is disabled, for use in an application to receive a special license plate. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act is effective immediately and to be implemented the earlier of : (1) One year from the date of the Act’s enactment; or (2) When the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline approves the enabling regulations promulgated by the Regulatory Council of Physician Associates.

passed · Delaware · House May 7, 2026

HR 23: RESPECTING AND HONORING ALL DELAWARE MOTHERS ON MAY 10, 2026, MOTHER'S DAY.

This House Resolution recognizes Sunday, May 10, 2026, as a very special day for all mothers in the State of Delaware and calls on all Delawareans to reflect on the many selfless acts of their own mothers.

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 7, 2026

SCR 181: DESIGNATING MAY 2026 AS "SMALL BUSINESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates May 2026 as "Small Business Month" in Delaware to recognize small businesses within the state. It does not create new laws, regulations, or funding but serves as a symbolic resolution to acknowledge the importance of small enterprises. The measure directly affects small business owners and the public by encouraging awareness and celebration during the specified month.

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 7, 2026

SCR 183: PROCLAIMING MAY 2026 AS "COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates May 2026 as "Community Action Month" throughout the State of Delaware. It serves as a symbolic proclamation to encourage civic engagement and community involvement during that specific month. The measure does not alter laws, allocate funds, or create new regulations, but rather establishes an official theme for public awareness.

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