This Act amends the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), Chapter 12D of Title 6, originally enacted in 2023, to more closely align the DPDPA with similar consumer data protection laws enacted in other states. This Act amends the applicability threshold of the DPDPA to entities who process the personal data of not less than 15,000 consumers, which on a population percentage basis closely aligns to thresholds in Connecticut and New Jersey. This Act amends Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) applicability exemptions, adopting approaches to financial data in similar laws in Connecticut, Montana, and Oregon, by exempting all data regulated by GLBA while limiting entity-level exemptions specifically to banks and insurers and their respective affiliates. This Act introduces contracting and due diligence requirements where businesses sell or disclose personal data to third parties and also harmonizes several DPDPA business requirements and consumer rights with personal data privacy laws in other states. This Act also makes technical changes to existing law to conform to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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This Act amends Title 16 to establish statewide standards for levels of neonatal care for facilities that operate neonatal nurseries or neonatal intensive care units. The Act requires facilities to comply with nationally recognized standards for levels of neonatal care established by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), ensuring that newborns receive care in facilities equipped to meet the complexity of their medical needs. Under the Act, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will designate each facility's level of neonatal care based on compliance with the AAP standards, including staffing, equipment, facility capabilities, and patient protocols. The Act further establishes additional requirements for facilities providing Level IV NICU services which care for the most critically ill and medically complex newborns. DHSS must adopt implementing rules by January 30, 2027, and will seek input from the Delaware Perinatal Quality Collaborative and existing NICU providers in developing these rules.
Current Delaware law provides that a life insurance policy may contain a provision excluding or restricting coverage in the event of death by suicide within 2 years from the date of issue of the policy. This Act reduces the time period to 1 year from the date of issue of the policy. It applies to a policy that is issued after the effective date of the Act. This Act also requires that in the event any death benefit is denied because the insured dies as a result of suicide within 1 year from the date of issue of the policy, the insurer must refund all premiums paid for coverage providing the denied death benefit on the insured. This Act is effective 6 months after its enactment into law.
This Act creates a first-time home buyers' savings plan, called the Homeownership Using Savings and Earnings Plan (the HOUSE Plan), to ignite future homeownership in Delaware by helping residents save for their first home. The HOUSE Plan offers a practical solution that encourages financial responsibility and long-term planning by allowing individuals to save and use funds for eligible costs associated with purchasing a home, such as down payments and closing costs, and costs associated with acquiring a rental lease for a primary residence, such as security deposits and payment of the first month of rent. Earnings on amounts held in in a HOUSE Plan account accrue free from Delaware income taxation. This Act sets how much account holders may contribute, both annually and over the lifetime of an account, and specifies annual income caps for eligibility to open an account. Funds must be used within 20 years after the account is opened. This Act also establishes the HOUSE Plan Board to oversee the design, implementation, and preliminary administration of the Plan. This Act makes homeownership more attainable, builds generational wealth, and strengthens communities, without direct state spending.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of September 13-19, 2026, as "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" throughout the State of Delaware. It serves as a commemorative resolution to recognize the importance of adult learning and literacy programs without changing any laws or budgets. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House to formally acknowledge this specific timeframe for educational awareness.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 12, 2026, as "Delaware Lions Clubs Day" to formally recognize the contributions of the Lions Clubs International to local and global communities. It directly affects the Lions Clubs organization by establishing an official state observance date for their activities. The measure is a ceremonial resolution that does not change laws or require funding, serving instead to honor the group's service through a symbolic state declaration.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution designates June 12, 2026, as "Women Veterans Recognition Day" within the State of Delaware. The measure directly honors female veterans by officially recognizing their service on that specific date. It does not alter laws or create new programs but serves as a formal proclamation to acknowledge their contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 15, 2026, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" to highlight the issue of elder abuse within the state. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public attention on this topic. The resolution was passed by both the House and the Senate without requiring a formal vote count.
This House Substitute for House Bill No. 394 creates a process for which the Division of Public Health creates signage stating that energy drinks and caffeinated dietary supplements are not recommended for children, individuals sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women, or women who are nursing. Dealers of energy drinks and caffeinated dietary supplements are then required to display the sign in a publicly visible location next to the products.
This Act prohibits cryptocurrency kiosks and mandates removal of existing cryptocurrency kiosks within 90 days of the effective date of the Act. A violation of the Act is an unlawful practice and prohibited trade practice. This Act also prohibits the circumvention of the kiosk ban through cashier-assisted or point-of-sale cryptocurrency transactions and extends liability to persons who facilitate such transactions or knowingly allow such activity to occur on their premises. Violators are subject to injunctive relief, a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000, and a private right of action for damages caused by the violation.