Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 17, 2025

HCR 67: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2025 AS "HEALTH LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates October 2025 as "Health Literacy Month" in Delaware. It is a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness about health literacy - understanding health information and making informed decisions - without creating new laws or affecting specific groups. As a concurrent resolution, it requires no legislative action beyond the proclamation itself.

Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Dave Sokola (D) Bill Carson (D) Bryant Richardson (R)

signed · Delaware · House Jun 13, 2025

HB 159: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS.

This Act gives a county, upon a county-wide reassessment of real property under § 8306(b) of Title 9, the authority to adopt an ordinance modifying the school property tax exemption amounts that were put in place on or before January 1, 1998. In doing so, this Act protects seniors and individuals with disabilities from significant school tax increases related to county-wide reassessments of property values.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 94: PROCLAIMING JUNE 17TH AS "DAY OF SERVICE" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 94) designates June 17th as "Day of Service" across the State of Delaware. It directly affects Delaware residents by formally recognizing this date for community volunteerism and service activities. The resolution has no new funding, regulations, or legal requirements - it is purely symbolic, encouraging public engagement in service efforts. As a procedural measure, it does not change existing laws or policies.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SJR 10: DIRECTING THE STATE FARMLAND ADVISORY COMMISSION TO COMPLETE A STUDY ON TAXATION OF FARM STRUCTURES AND AGRICULTURAL LAND.

This Joint Resolution directs the State Farmland Advisory Commission to complete a study on how other states assess property and structures devoted to agricultural, horticulture, and forest use and report its findings and recommendations by March 2, 2026.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 95: RECOGNIZING DECEMBER 6. 2025, AS “IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates December 6, 2025, as "Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans Recognition Day" within Delaware. It formally honors veterans who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars through a state-level observance. The bill does not create new laws or policies, but rather establishes an annual date for recognition. It affects Delaware's official calendar and state government activities, not specific individuals or programs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 12, 2025

HCR 68: REAFFIRMING THE LONGSTANDING SISTERHOOD PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DELAWARE AND TAIWAN.

This House Concurrent Resolution reaffirms Delaware's commitment to strengthen the longstanding partnership with Taiwan, supports Taiwan’s efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement and an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with the United States; commends Taiwan’s vibrant full-fledged democracy; supports the reopening of a Delaware Trade Office in Taiwan; and continues to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation and contributions in international organizations.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 99: PROCLAIMING JUNE 12, 2025, AS "WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 99 designates June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Recognition Day" in Delaware through a symbolic resolution. This Senate Concurrent Resolution does not create new laws or provide funding; it solely serves to honor women veterans publicly. The bill directly affects Delaware residents by designating a specific day for recognition, though it has no direct legal or financial impact on veterans. It is a ceremonial measure to acknowledge the service of women veterans within the state.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 12, 2025

HCR 65: THIS CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDS JACLYN DURANT, THE 2025 DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR, AND ALL THE DISTRICT/CHARTER NETWORK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR.

This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2025 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, Jaclyn Durant and all of the District/Charter Network Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 97: RECOGNIZING JUNE 15, 2025, AS "DELAWARE ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY".

SCR 97 is a ceremonial resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day." It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes this date to highlight elder abuse prevention efforts. The resolution directly affects Delaware residents by encouraging community awareness and education about elder abuse during this designated day. This is a symbolic measure with no concrete policy changes or funding mechanisms.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 15: RECOGNIZING JUNE 14, 2025, AS "FLAG DAY".

HR 15 is a ceremonial House Resolution designating June 14, 2025, as "Flag Day" within Delaware. It formally commemorates the date without creating new laws, policies, or affecting any individuals or organizations. This resolution serves only to recognize the significance of Flag Day for Delaware residents.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 12, 2025

HB 302: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITES.

This Act requires that all State government websites are accessible in any language spoken by at least .5% of the overall population of Delaware. A link to the translated website must be prominently placed on each English version of the website. State websites may use machine translation services to translate websites so long as the website provides a disclaimer as to the accuracy of the text.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SB 186: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

This Act identifies evidence that communications were sent relating to a security deposit. It also allows for the required communications to be sent electronically if it can be shown by the party utilizing electronic communications that the parties regularly communicated by a particular method and that the electronic communication was received by the other party.

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