Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SCR 178: RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2026, AS "ALPHA PHI ALPHA LEGISLATIVE DAY AT THE CAPITOL" IN DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes May 5, 2026, as “Alpha Phi Alpha Legislative Day at the Capitol” in Delaware. It honors Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated as an organization that has provided a voice and a strong vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color in the State of Delaware and around the world.

Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Dave Sokola (D) Stell Selby (D) Dave Lawson (R)

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SCR 177: RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates April 18, 2026, as "National Line Worker Appreciation Day" within the State of Delaware. The measure directly affects state officials and the public by officially recognizing this specific date for honoring line workers. It does not create new laws, funding, or operational changes, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of the profession. The resolution was passed by both the Senate and the House without requiring a formal vote count.

in committee · Delaware · House May 5, 2026

HB 397: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE TREASURER REPORTING OF STATE PAYMENTS FOR STATE PUBLIC OFFICER TRAVEL-RELATED EXPENSES.

HB 397 requires the Delaware State Treasurer to create an annual report detailing travel expenses paid on behalf of state public officers. This new provision directly affects the State Treasurer's office and the public officers whose travel costs are covered by the state. The bill mandates that these financial records be compiled and published once every year to increase transparency regarding state spending. No other changes to existing laws or procedures are included in this measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Delaware · House May 5, 2026

HCR 121: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government records and public communications by officially recognizing this specific time period. The key provision is a formal declaration that does not create new laws, regulations, or funding but serves to acknowledge hospitals during this designated week. As a commemorative resolution, it has no operational impact on healthcare services or hospital operations.

passed both · Delaware · House May 5, 2026

HCR 116: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH AS INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES DAY AND HONORING THE LEGACY AND IMPORTANCE OF MIDWIVES IN DELAWARE.

This bill designates May 5th as International Midwives Day to acknowledge the contributions of midwives in Delaware. It serves as a formal recognition rather than a law that changes regulations or funding. The resolution was passed by both the House and Senate to honor the profession's legacy.

in committee · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 299: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX CREDITS APPLICABLE TO OVERTIME INCOME.

This Act creates a new tax credit in the amount of $15,000 for Delaware residents, applicable to overtime paid under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act for compensation paid to workers that work over 40 hours in a week. The credit phases out for resident individuals earning $125,000 and joint filers earning $250,000, and is fully phased out for individuals earning $150,000 and joint filers earning $300,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SCR 170: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS "NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates April 2026 as "National Donate Life Month" within the State of Delaware. It serves as a symbolic recognition to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation during that specific time period. The measure does not alter any laws or create new programs but simply establishes an official state designation for the month.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SCR 176: RECOGNIZING APRIL 25TH, 2026, AS "DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENING DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution recognizes April 25th, 2026, as "Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Day" in Delaware and encourages all Delawareans, particularly those living with diabetes, to prioritize regular comprehensive eye examinations and screening for diabetic eye disease as an essential part of their health care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SCR 175: RECOGNIZING APRIL 29, 2026, AS "WORLD WISH DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This bill designates April 29, 2026, as "World Wish Day" throughout the state of Delaware. As a concurrent resolution, it serves primarily to formally recognize this date rather than to create new laws or alter government operations. The measure does not impose any requirements on individuals or organizations and has no direct impact on daily life or policy. Its only effect is to establish an official state designation for the specific day mentioned in the title.

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SCR 174: RECOGNIZING APRIL 27 TO MAY 2, 2026, AS "AUCTIONEERS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates the week of April 27 to May 2, 2026, as "Auctioneers Week" throughout the State of Delaware. It directly affects auctioneers and the general public by officially acknowledging their profession during this specific time period. The primary mechanism is a formal declaration that establishes these dates for recognition purposes. As a commemorative resolution, the measure does not alter laws, budgets, or government operations.

passed · Delaware · House May 5, 2026

HB 306: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE REGARDING COMMUNICATION WITH A COMPUTER.

This Act makes it an unlawful practice to engage in a commercial transaction with a consumer who interacts with computer technology, under circumstances where a reasonable person would believe that person is engaging with an actual human, without notifying the consumer that the consumer is communicating with a computer and not a human being. It provides a private right of action for damages. It provides that a violation is an unlawful practice and prohibited trade practice. It permits the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and a civil penalty of not more than $5 million dollars for violations. This Act is effective 180 days after its enactment into law.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 26: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

Under current Delaware law, if a labor dispute constitutes a lockout, employees who meet all other eligibility requirements qualify for unemployment benefits from the date they file their claim. However, if a labor dispute does not constitute a lockout, employees do not qualify for (i.e. are disqualified from receiving) unemployment benefits. This Act changes the law to allow an employee who is subject to a labor dispute, other than a lockout, to collect unemployment benefits after a 2-week waiting period, if the employee meets all the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits, including being able and available for work and completing weekly job requirements. This Act provides that the 2-week waiting period established by this Act is waived if one or both of the following apply: (1) The labor dispute is caused by the failure or refusal of the employer to comply with an agreement or contract between the employer and the individual, including a collective bargaining agreement with a union representing the individual, or a State or federal law pertaining to hours, wages, or other conditions of work. (2) The employer hires a permanent replacement worker for the individual's position. The Department of Labor may impose a penalty on an employer who fraudulently certifies the ability of an employee to return to the employee’s prior position on conclusion of the labor dispute. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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