Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 26, 2026

HCR 107: EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT TASK FORCE.

This House Concurrent Resolution extends the deadline for the Housing Department Task Force to submit its final report to October 1, 2026. The measure directly affects the Housing Department Task Force by granting it additional time to complete its work and deliver findings. By adjusting the reporting schedule, the resolution allows the task force more time to conduct its analysis without changing its original purpose or scope. This procedural change does not alter the task force's mandate or the housing policies it examines, only the timeline for its final submission.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SCR 161: DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2026, AS “EPILEPSY AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution designates March 26, 2026, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SCR 159: RECOGNIZING CHRISTIAN HOLY WEEK AND PASSOVER IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes Christian Holy Week and Passover within the State of Delaware. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change government operations, but rather serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of these religious observances. The resolution was passed by both the Senate and the House without requiring a formal vote in the House, indicating broad support for the recognition. As a procedural measure, it does not impose any obligations or restrictions on individuals or state agencies.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SCR 162: COMMEMORATING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY SCOTTISH AMERICANS TO THE UNITED STATES BY RECOGNIZING APRIL 6, 2026, AS "TARTAN DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes April 6, 2026, as "Tartan Day" in the State of Delaware 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 Mar 26, 2026

HCR 110: DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2026, AS "EQUAL PAY DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution designates March 26, 2026, as "Equal Pay Day" in the State of Delaware. The bill does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of the date when women must work into the year to earn what men earned in the previous year. It affects the state by establishing an official commemorative date for awareness of wage gap issues. The resolution was passed by both the House and Senate without requiring a formal vote count.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SCR 163: RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DOCTORS’ DAY ON MARCH 30, AND HONORING THE SURGEONS OF DELAWARE, INCLUDING THE DELAWARE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, FOR THEIR LIFE-SAVING SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO A HEALTHIER DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 30, 2026, as National Doctors' Day in Delaware to honor physicians and surgeons for their contributions to public health. It specifically recognizes the Delaware Chapter of the American College of Surgeons for their life-saving service and dedication to improving healthcare in the state. The measure establishes an official state recognition date but does not create new laws, funding, or operational requirements. It serves as a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change affecting daily operations or regulations.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 270: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.

This bill makes provision for solar generation of electricity through small portable solar generation devices. The bill defines the term “portable solar generation device" and provides that such devices a) may have a maximum power output per meter of not more than 800 watts; b) are designed to be connected to a building’s electrical system through a standard 120-volt alternating current outlet; c) are intended primarily to offset part of the customer’s electricity consumption; and d) meet the standards of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Portable solar generation devices that meet the requirements of the new section are exempt from any interconnection requirements in Title 26 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 10, unless the customer intends to engage in net metering. The portable solar generation devices must be installed and operated in accordance with the latest revision of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1547, which is the primary standard governing the interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources. The bill provides that an electric distribution company can not require a customer to obtain its approval before installing or using a portable solar generation device. The bill requires an electric distribution company to establish an online registration system, on or before January 15, 2027, through which its customers must register their portable solar generation devices. The bill also provides that a customer’s electric distribution company is not liable for any injury or damage caused by a portable solar generation device. The bill directs the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility to perform a safety study of portable solar generation devices and provide a report with findings and recommendations for future expansion of these systems in Delaware by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.

This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 2. This Act differs from Senate Bill No. 2 in that it incorporates technical corrections made to the Delaware Constitution by House Bill No. 10 (153rd General Assembly). Like Senate Bill No. 2, this Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to specifically authorize early, in-person voting for the general election, a primary election, and a special election filling a vacancy in the General Assembly. Specifically, this Act provides that early, in-person voting is to occur on 10 calendar days before the date of the general election, primary election, and special election, including the Saturday and Sunday immediately before the election. Amending the Delaware Constitution requires not only the passing of the changes in this Act, but also passage of the same changes after the next general election by the next General Assembly. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article XVI of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend the Delaware Constitution.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SCR 158: RECOGNIZING MARCH 25, 2026, AS “GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 25, 2026, as "Greek Independence Day" in the State of Delaware. It establishes an official state recognition for this specific date but does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a commemorative resolution acknowledging Greek heritage rather than implementing concrete policy changes.

passed · Delaware · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SR 18: RECOGNIZING MARCH 26, 2026, AS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 26, 2026, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Delaware. It directly affects state officials and institutions by establishing an official date to honor the African American pilots who served in World War II. The resolution requires no new funding or operational changes, serving only as a symbolic recognition of historical contributions. The measure was introduced in the Senate and passed with a vote of 20 yes and 1 absent.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 25, 2026

HCR 106: RECOGNIZING MARCH 31ST AS INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 31st as International Transgender Day of Visibility throughout the State of Delaware. It is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges this date to promote awareness and recognition of transgender individuals. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official state recognition of the day. It was passed by both the House and Senate with a vote of 14 yes to 3 no in the Senate.

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 25, 2026

HCR 108: CELEBRATING DEMEC DAY AND RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION AND THE COMMUNITY-OWNED NOT FOR PROFIT ELECTRIC UTILITIES THROUGHOUT DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation and community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities throughout Delaware for their dedication to serving communities with programs that save energy and money, as well as renewable projects that lower emissions to benefit the environment. This Resolution also celebrates DEMEC’s upcoming 47th anniversary and over 100 years of reliable and safe electric service from Delaware’s local public power utilities by proclaiming March 25, 2026, as DEMEC Day.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

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