Delaware Bills

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 184: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.

This Act creates the legal framework for serving a correctional officer when they are employed by the State and when they are no longer employed by the State.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 8: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROBATION AND SENTENCING PROCEDURES.

This Act is a substitute for Senate Bill No. 8. Like Senate Bill No. 8, this Act codifies the standard conditions of probation to be used by the courts and the Department of Correction. This Act differs from Senate Bill No. 8 by doing all of the following: (1) Making clear that an individual on probation who is a person prohibited under § 1448 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code may not own, possess, or be in control of a firearm or deadly weapon. (2) Making a technical correction. (3) Adding additional standard conditions requiring the individual on probation to not possess or consume a controlled substance, to be subject to testing for a controlled substance, and to comply with a curfew established by the individual’s probation and parole officer.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SCR 88: CONGRATULATING THE CLASS OF 2024 EAGLE SCOUTS FOR HAVING ATTAINED THE HIGHEST RANK ONE CAN EARN IN SCOUTING AMERICA.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 88) is a ceremonial gesture expressing formal praise to the Class of 2024 Eagle Scouts in Scouting America. It directly recognizes Scouts who achieved Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America, without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of their accomplishment.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SCR 86: DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2025, AS “TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX AWARENESS DAY” IN DELAWARE.

This resolution designates May 15, 2025, as "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day" in Delaware. It is a commemorative measure with no binding policy changes or direct impact on legislation or affected groups. The bill formally recognizes this date to raise public awareness about tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder. Delaware state entities and community groups may use the designation for educational or outreach activities. No funding, regulations, or rights are altered by this resolution.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 137: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MERIT EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BOARD AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MERIT SYSTEM.

This Act clarifies that the Merit Employee Relations Board does not have jurisdiction to interpret or apply the Fair Labor Standards Act. Instead, disputes concerning the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources’ interpretation of this federal law as applied to state personnel must be determined as outlined in Title 29 of the United States Code. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 179: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

This bill changes the definition of employer in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to exclude anyone who employs less than 25 employees in this State.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 196: AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC STOPS.

This Act requires officers to enter the primary reason for a traffic stop into DELJIS at the time of the stop. The Statistical Analysis Center will have access to the data for the purpose of analyzing traffic stop practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 10, 2025

HCR 60: RECOGNIZING JUNE 2025 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution celebrates the progress of the LGBTQ+ movement, recognizes the importance of establishing protections for the LGBTQ+ community, and acknowledges the month of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the State of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SCR 90: DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JUNE 9 - 15, 2025 AS "MEN'S HEALTH WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

SCR 90 designates the week of June 9-15, 2025, as "Men's Health Week" in Delaware. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it simply establishes a designated period for raising awareness about men's health issues. The resolution directly affects Delaware residents by encouraging state and community organizations to host events or promote resources during that week. It has no binding legal effect beyond the symbolic recognition of the week.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SCR 92: RECOGNIZING JULY 10, 2025, AS “BLACK WOMEN’S EQUAL PAY DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution recognizes July 10, 2025, as "Black Women's Equal Pay Day" in the State of Delaware and encourages all Delawareans to join in recognizing the contributions Black women have made in every aspect of life, and the sacrifices they have made to champion equality.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SCR 89: CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE 34TH ANNUAL DELAWARE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM.

SCR 89 is a Senate resolution congratulating the winners of Delaware's 2025 High School Mock Trial Program. It formally recognizes student participants in this annual competition, which simulates legal proceedings through student-led courtroom exercises. The resolution has no binding effect and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the students' achievements. It directly affects the high school students who competed and won in the program.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 9, 2025

SB 57: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO POSTCONVICTION REMEDY.

This Act updates Title 11 of the Delaware Code concerning postconviction remedies relating to DNA testing and evidence. Specifically, the Act removes the limitations currently in the Delaware Code (1) that a person convicted of a crime must seek DNA testing within 3 years after the conviction is final and (2) that a person convicted of a crime may not seek DNA testing or a new trial based on DNA evidence if direct appellate review is available. In addition, the Act requires the court to grant a motion for the performance of DNA testing if certain criteria are satisfied. The Act also permits persons who entered a guilty plea, in addition to persons convicted of a crime, to seek DNA testing, and allows for DNA testing where evidence was previously subjected to testing but additional testing of that evidence provides a reasonable likelihood of results that are more probative. The Act changes the standard applicable for a motion for a new trial based on DNA evidence. Instead of requiring a showing by clear and convincing evidence that no reasonable trier of fact would have convicted the person, the under the Act, the court must grant a new trial up a showing of a reasonable probability that there would have been a different outcome or no conviction, had the DNA evidence been presented before or during trial or before the date of entry of a plea. Finally, the Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act is a substitute for and differs from Senate Bill 57 in that it clarifies that the DNA testing may be performed on evidence secured in relation to the investigation, and is not limited to evidence secured in relation to the trial. In addition, this Act removes a requirement that the movant show that the evidence was not previously subject to testing because the technology for testing was not available at the time of trial. Finally, this Act requires the court to grant a new trial if the standard is satisfied, rather than leaving it to the court's discretion.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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