Rep. Bill Carson

This Act amends the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), Chapter 12D of Title 6, originally enacted in 2023, to more closely align the DPDPA with similar consumer data protection laws enacted in other states.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.

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 House Resolution designates June 14, 2026, as "Flag Day" within the state of Delaware. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture to honor the date the United States flag was first adopted. It does not alter any laws, create new programs, or impose obligations on individuals or government agencies. The primary effect is symbolic, aiming to establish an annual recognition of the flag in the state's calendar.

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 Act gives the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs discretion to allow interment of a member of the Delaware National Guard who served for less than 20 years.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 2026 as "Sacred Heart of Jesus Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state officials and the public by formally recognizing this specific month for religious observance. The key mechanism is a legislative resolution that names the month, without altering laws or government operations. This action serves as a commemorative gesture rather than implementing new policy requirements.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 2026 as National Homeownership Month in Delaware and highlights updated housing data and program impact.

This Act changes the probate dollar limit for administering a small estate without requiring Letters of Administration or Letters of Testamentary from $30,000 to $50,000. This Act also makes changes to conform with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Maddy summarySB 239 removes an 8% cap on net metering for customer-generated electricity in Delaware. This change directly affects residential and business customers with solar panels or other renewable energy systems, allowing them to send more excess power to the grid without hitting the previous limit. Utilities will now need to accommodate higher levels of customer-generated energy under this policy. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 19, 2026, and referred to the Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee.