Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 33: DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2025, AS “EPILEPSY AWARENESS DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution designates March 26, 2025, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day" in Delaware and calls upon State agencies and the people of Delaware to undertake suitable efforts to increase epilepsy awareness.

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

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 42: COMMEMORATING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY SCOTTISH AMERICANS TO THE UNITED STATES BY RECOGNIZING APRIL 6, 2025, AS "TARTAN DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates April 6, 2025, as "National Tartan Day" 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 Apr 9, 2025

HCR 30: RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 6 - 12, 2025 AS DELAWARE SAVES WEEK 2025.

This resolution designates the week of April 6-12, 2025, as "Delaware Saves Week 2025." It is a symbolic gesture by the Delaware legislature to acknowledge and promote financial literacy or savings initiatives during that period. The bill does not create new laws, alter regulations, or directly affect individuals or organizations. It serves solely as a formal recognition by the state government.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 27: RECOGNIZING APRIL 6-12, 2025, AS "CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 6-12, 2025, as "Crime Victims' Rights Week" in the State of Delaware. The following websites provide more information on Crime Victims' Rights Week and the resources available to victims and survivors of crime: Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, at https://dcadv.org Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force, at https://delawarevictimservices.org

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 26: PROMOTING MINORITY HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN APRIL 2025.

This Concurrent Resolution promotes minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2025, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the State of Delaware.

failed · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 92: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BY REPEALING THE DELAWARE ADVANCED CLEAN CAR PROGRAM UNDER REGULATION 1140 OF TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND ADOPTING THE DELAWARE LOW EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM.

This bill repeals the Delaware Advanced Clean Air Program and adopts the Delaware Low Emissions Program thereby terminating the Electric Vehicle Mandate.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SJR 5: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT A STATE PLAN AMENDMENT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.

This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to submit a state plan amendment increasing eligibility for Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports to 300% of SSI, which is consistent with the eligibility limit in all other states and the District of Columbia.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HCR 28: RECOGNIZING APRIL 9, 2025, AS "DELAWARE TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY".

This bill (HCR 28) is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Delaware Teach Children to Save Day." It does not create new laws, programs, or funding; it solely serves to commemorate the date through a formal statement by Delaware's legislature. The resolution directly affects Delaware state government by designating a specific day for recognition, but it has no binding effect on schools, families, or financial policies. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms are implemented - this is purely a commemorative gesture with no practical impact on financial education efforts.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 104: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAUMA KITS.

Access to a trauma kit to stop bleeding is a vital first aid tool that can save lives in emergency situations where people are exposed to or may be exposed to traumatic circumstances. This Act defines what a trauma kit is and requires the managing entities of certain buildings acquire and place at least 6 trauma kits in a clearly visible, centrally located, and accessible area. The Act further requires the property managing entity or person to ensure the kits are appropriately placed and replaced if needed. The property managing entity or person must also send notification to tenants of the building regarding the locations of the trauma kits and instructions on how to use them. This Act does not apply to private homes, residences, or vehicles. The Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Social Services must adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the bill. Any person who violates this Act would be subject to fines of $100 for the first violation and $250 for any subsequent violations. Use of a trauma kit in an emergency care situation is protected from civil liability pursuant to §§ 6801 and 6802 of Title 16. This Act becomes effective 180 days upon enactment.

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 60: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES DATA PRIVACY.

This Act limits circumstances in which personal identifiable information about applicants or holders of driving privilege cards may be released to those instances where the Delaware Attorney General gives specific approval or where the request for information is in a valid court order. It also amends existing provisions relating to disclosure of driver and motor vehicle information to limit the disclosure or re-disclosure of citizenship or immigration status information and related sensitive personal information. Such information may be released pursuant to a court order, with the approval of the Delaware Attorney General, for voter registration purposes, and where otherwise explicitly authorized by statute.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 95: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECORDS.

This Act prohibits the DOE, public schools, and operators of companies that hold digital student data from sharing student information with immigration enforcement agencies without permission from the DE AG.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 37: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FREE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR RELATIVES OF CERTAIN CHILDREN IN ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS.

This Act creates a right to free legal counsel for a relative seeking to adopt a child in the relative’s family after parental rights over the child have been terminated and the child is in the custody of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. Relatives of a child for whom adoption is being sought who are eligible for free legal counsel in adoption proceedings include siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, first cousins, first cousins once removed, great-grandparents, grandaunts or granduncles, half-siblings, stepparents, stepsiblings, stepaunts or stepuncles, or stepgrandparents. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

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