Delaware Bills

passed · Delaware · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 39: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MAINTENANCE AND TIME COMPUTATION IN MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES.

This Act clarifies how a period of time is calculated under the Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Communities Act (Chapter 70 of Title 25), a landlord’s maintenance responsibilities in a manufactured home community, and that business invitees are not a “guest” or “visitor” of the tenant or resident. Under current law, § 7002(c) of Title 25, a designated period of time under Chapter 70 of Title 25 does not include weekends and legal holidays if the period of time is less than 7 days under § 5112 of Title 25. This Act changes how a period of time is calculated so that weekends and legal holidays are not counted if the period of time is 12 days or less. This Act also requires that a landlord maintain all of the following: 1. Bulkheads, streets, and other grounds to prevent the accumulation of standing water, as permitted by law. 2. All utilities and services provided by the landlord up to the physical connection to the home. 3. The root system, limbs, and trunk or stem of trees in common areas. This Act also updates the required standards for tree care to the generally accepted industry standards for tree care, the ANSI A300 Tree Care standards, because the American Association of Nurserymen ceased to exist on January 1, 2014. The ANSI A300 Tree Care standards are voluntary industry consensus standards developed by the Tree Care Industry Association and written by the Accredited Standards Institute. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

passed · Delaware · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SCR 50: RECOGNIZING APRIL 5 THROUGH 11, 2025, AS "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD" IN DELAWARE.

SCR 50 is a ceremonial resolution designating April 5-11, 2025, as "Week of the Young Child" in Delaware. It formally recognizes this period to highlight early childhood development and education initiatives across the state. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose obligations; it serves solely to raise public awareness about supporting young children's well-being. The resolution directly affects Delaware residents by encouraging community engagement with early childhood programs during the designated week.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 46: PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BE CONVENED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING AN ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE MATTHEW S. MEYER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution provides for a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to be convened for the purpose of hearing an address by the Honorable Matthew S. Meyer, Governor of the State of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 39: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS “DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of March 2025 as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in Delaware and aims to highlight the prevalence of developmental disabilities both nationally and within Delaware, emphasizing the importance of awareness, inclusion, and advocacy to support and empower individuals with developmental disabilities.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 33: DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2025, AS “EPILEPSY AWARENESS DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution designates March 26, 2025, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day" in Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 42: COMMEMORATING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY SCOTTISH AMERICANS TO THE UNITED STATES BY RECOGNIZING APRIL 6, 2025, AS "TARTAN DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates April 6, 2025, as "National Tartan Day" and commemorates the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States. When the United States was first formed and the thirteen states selected their first governors, nine were of Scottish ancestry. All the members of the first American cabinet had Scottish ancestry. Delaware's first governor, John McKinly, was born in Northern Ireland of Scottish descent. Americans of Scottish descent have played a vibrant influential role in the development of this country. However, not until 1997 was this influence recognized by a single-year U.S. Senate. Resolution that appeared in the Congressional Record of April 7, 1997. In 1998 National Tartan Day was officially recognized on a permanent basis when the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 155 recognizing April 6th as National Tartan Day. This was followed by companion bill House Resolution 41, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on March 9, 2005. President George W. Bush signed a Presidential Proclamation on April 4, 2008 making April 6 National Tartan Day. In April of 2008, then Governor Minner issued a statement celebrating the accomplishments of Scots-Irish Americans in the First State as part of a Scots/Scots-Irish Heritage Month. April 6 commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, which asserted Scotland's sovereignty over English territorial claims, and which was a significant influence on the American Declaration of Independence. Canada has been celebrating "National Tartan Day" since 1993. The idea and motivation for creating a similar American holiday was provided by the Scottish Coalition, a group of national Scottish-American cultural organizations.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 30: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 6 - 12, 2025 AS DELAWARE SAVES WEEK 2025.

This resolution designates the week of April 6-12, 2025, as "Delaware Saves Week 2025." It is a symbolic gesture by the Delaware legislature to acknowledge and promote financial literacy or savings initiatives during that period. The bill does not create new laws, alter regulations, or directly affect individuals or organizations. It serves solely as a formal recognition by the state government.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 27: RECOGNIZING APRIL 6-12, 2025, AS "CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6-12, 2025, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in the State of Delaware. The following websites provide more information on Crime Victims' Rights Week and the resources available to victims and survivors of crime: Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, at https://dcadv.org Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force, at https://delawarevictimservices.org

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 26: PROMOTING MINORITY HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN APRIL 2025.

This Concurrent Resolution promotes minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2025, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the State of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 28: RECOGNIZING APRIL 9, 2025, AS "DELAWARE TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY".

This bill (HCR 28) is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Delaware Teach Children to Save Day." It does not create new laws, programs, or funding; it solely serves to commemorate the date through a formal statement by Delaware's legislature. The resolution directly affects Delaware state government by designating a specific day for recognition, but it has no binding effect on schools, families, or financial policies. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are implemented - this is purely a commemorative gesture with no practical impact on financial education efforts.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 8, 2025

HCR 24: RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS “AUTISM ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION MONTH” AND RECOGNIZING AUTISM DELAWARE’S SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 2025 as “Autism Acceptance and Inclusion Month” and Autism Delaware's years of service to the people of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 8, 2025

HCR 23: RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2025, AS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY OR "AKA DAY AT THE CAPITOL" IN DELAWARE.

HCR 23 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 24, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Delaware to honor Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition of the sorority's annual event at the state Capitol. This resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals. It is a standard procedural gesture to acknowledge community organizations.

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