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in committee · Delaware · Senate May 1, 2025

SB 114: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10, 22, AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.

This Act requires a municipality to comply with all limitations and requirements contained in Chapter 95 of Title 29 and § 120 of Title 22 whenever the municipality uses eminent domain to acquire real property. This Act prohibits a municipality from using eminent domain to acquire real property for recreational use. Additionally, a municipality shall hold a public hearing before using eminent domain to acquire real property. A municipality shall give notice of the public hearing at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing by doing all of the following: Publishing an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or in the county in which the municipality is located. If the owner can be identified, by mailing written notice by certified mail to the owner of the real property the municipality plans to acquire by eminent domain. The required notice must include all of the following information: A description of the real property to be acquired. The public use for which the real property is to be acquired. The time and place for the public hearing. At the public hearing, all of the following must be explained: The public use for the real property is to be acquired. The reason for choosing the real property for the public use. The right of each owner of the real property to receive just compensation under Chapter 95 of Title 29. The right of each owner of the real property to negotiate, including the right to accept or reject the offer of damages required under Chapter 95 of Title 29. Public comment must be allowed at the public hearing and any objection raised at the public hearing must be considered. This Act also updates the condemnation procedure in Chapter 61 of Title 10 to require a municipality bringing a condemnation action to show compliance with the public hearing requirement in § 120 of Title 22 in its complaint. This Act applies to condemnation proceedings filed after the Act’s enactment into law. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or, as in this Act, indirectly, by a general law.
Dave Wilson (R) Tim Dukes (R) Dave Lawson (R) Danny Short (R)
in committee · Delaware · Senate May 1, 2025

SB 117: AN ACT AMEND TITLE 18 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEARING AID COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS YOUNGER THAN 24 YEARS OLD.

Early access to language is essential to child development. Children identified as Deaf or hard of hearing, rely on hearing aids for language development. Language development leads to success in school. Medicaid coverage of hearing aids for children younger than 21 years old applies only to children who qualify. Delaware currently requires private insurers to provide minimum coverage of $1,000 for each hearing aid for individuals younger than 24 years old, covered as a dependent by the policyholder. The cost of pediatric hearing aids can vary widely but can cost from $3,000 to $5,000 out-of-pocket. This can be too expensive for families who are not qualified for Medicaid coverage, even with the current $1,000 coverage requirement. This Act increases the minimum required coverage for hearing aids by requiring insurers to cover the entire cost of medically necessary hearing aids, and the services of a hearing care professional related to prescribing, fitting, or dispensing the hearing aid or earmold, for individuals younger than 24 years old, covered as a dependent by the policyholder. Insurers are required to cover hearing aids at least every 3 years, or sooner if new hearing aids are medically necessary. For hearing aids with earmolds, insurers are required to cover earmolds at least annually, or sooner if new earmolds are medically necessary. For purposes of the coverage requirement, “hearing aid” means any non-experimental, wearable instrument or device designed for the ear and offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing and any related parts, attachments, or accessories, including earmolds. The required coverage for hearing aids applies to all of the following: 1. Individual policies under Chapter 33 of Title 18. 2. Group and blanket policies under Chapter 35 of Title 18. 3. The State employee health plan under Chapter 52 of Title 29. The Act applies to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2026. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual and reorganizes paragraphs for clarity.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures hearing aid coverage for children under 24, explicitly linking language development (via hearing aids) to school success per summary, advancing educational access for Deaf/hard-of-hearing students.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands hearing aid coverage for children under 24, improving access to essential healthcare services for Deaf/hard-of-hearing youth.95% confidence
Bryant Richardson (R) Madinah Wilson-Anton (D) Eric Morrison (D) Laura Sturgeon (D) Marie Pinkney (D)
signed · Delaware · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 110: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MARIJUANA CONTROL ACT.

This Act identifies the specific categories of persons required to obtain a fingerprint-based national criminal background check in connection with working at a licensed marijuana establishment, holding a marijuana establishment license, or owning or serving on the board of directors of a business entity that has or applies for a marijuana establishment license. This clarification is necessary to comply with the requirements of Public Law (Pub. L.) 92-544 for access to FBI criminal history record information. This Act also makes conforming changes to § 1354 of Title 4 and clarifies other grounds for approval or denial of a license based on criminal background check information.
Ed Osienski (D) Trey Paradee (D) Josue Ortega (D)
passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SCR 55: RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2025, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 55 recognizes April 18, 2025, as "National Line Worker Appreciation Day" in the State of Delaware. This resolution aims to honor line workers for their essential role in providing power and maintaining infrastructure across the state.
Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Tim Dukes (R) Dave Sokola (D)
passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SCR 54: RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS “LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 54 recognizes April 2025 as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" throughout the State of Delaware. This resolution aims to raise awareness for individuals living with limb loss and limb differences.
Dave Wilson (R) Stell Selby (D) Jack Walsh (D) Brian Pettyjohn (R) Spiros Mantzavinos (D)
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