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Delaware Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:14 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Delaware: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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DE Analysis

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What you need to know about Delaware right now

EducationTaxesElections

Recently Enacted

HB8: An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marriages.

Recent Vote

HB29 voted 39-0 in the House

Education Bill to Watch

HB44: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Migrant Educ…

Hot Topics

Education and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session

50

Bills Tracked

12

Introduced

33

Passed

1

Enacted

Why This Matters

How Delaware legislation affects you

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    Delaware's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

  • 2

    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

  • 3

    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

  • 4

    Legislative momentum is building: 1 already signed into law and 33 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.

  • 5

    Recently enacted: HB8 — review these to understand new laws affecting Delaware residents.

Delaware Quick Guide

Common questions about Delaware legislation

Who represents me in Delaware?

Matt Meyer

Governor

Matt Meyer

Kathy Jennings

Attorney General

Kathy Jennings

How does Delaware's legislature work?

Delaware's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Delaware right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Taxes, Elections. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Delaware legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Delaware at a Glance

Current session overview

50

Total Bills

12

Introduced

33

Passed

1

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

Introduced
Passed
Enacted

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Recent bills in Delaware

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HB2

An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Death Benefits.

Last action: Jan 08, 2026

Introduced

An Act To Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Death Benefits.

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Sponsors

William Carson[D] Darius Brown[D] Franklin Cooke[D] Ronald Gray[R] Larry Lambert[D] Kyra Hoffner[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Death Benefits
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by William Carson (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB48

An Act To Amend Titles 9, 21, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Accessible Parking Spaces.

Last action: Sep 25, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Titles 9, 21, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Accessible Parking Spaces.

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Sponsors

DeShanna Neal[D] Nicole Poore[D] Debra Heffernan[D] Eric Morrison[D] Claire Snyder-Hall[D] Melanie Ross Levin[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Accessible Parking Spaces
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by DeShanna Neal (Democrat)
  • Voted 21-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jun 17, 2025
Yea27
Nay7
NV: 2 | Abs: 5

Senate

Jun 30, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB15

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Play-based Learning In Early Childhood Education.

Last action: Sep 02, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Play-based Learning In Early Childhood Education.

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Sponsors

Sherae'a Moore[D] Kimberly Williams[D] Debra Heffernan[D] Bryan Townsend[D] Eric Morrison[D] Josue Ortega[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Play-based Learning In Early Childhood Education
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Sherae'a Moore (Democrat)
  • Voted 21-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jun 12, 2025
Yea38
Nay0
NV: 0 | Abs: 3

Senate

Jun 30, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB29

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Public Education Profiles.

Last action: Sep 02, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Public Education Profiles.

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Sponsors

Bryan Shupe[R] Eric Buckson[R] Jeff Hilovsky[R] Eric Morrison[D] Michael Smith[R] David Lawson[R]+1 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Delaware Public Education Profiles
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Bryan Shupe (Republican)
  • Voted 39-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jul 01, 2025
Yea39
Nay0
NV: 0 | Abs: 1

Senate

Jun 30, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB47

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks.

Last action: Sep 02, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks.

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Sponsors

Kimberly Williams[D] Nicole Poore[D] Franklin Cooke[D] Stephanie Hansen[D] Gerald Hocker[R] Spiros Mantzavinos[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Background Checks
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democrat)
  • Voted 21-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 22, 2025
Yea35
Nay0
NV: 0 | Abs: 6

Senate

Jun 24, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB49

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Child Care Act.

Last action: Sep 02, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Child Care Act.

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Sponsors

Kimberly Williams[D] Debra Heffernan[D] Laura Sturgeon[D] Frank Burns[D] Josue Ortega[D] William Bush[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to The Delaware Child Care Act
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democrat)
  • Voted 21-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 25, 2025
Yea39
Nay0
NV: 0 | Abs: 2

Senate

Jun 25, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB26

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Number Plates.

Last action: Aug 21, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Number Plates.

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Sponsors

Kimberly Williams[D] Jack Walsh[D] William Carson[D] Mara Gorman[D] Jeff Hilovsky[R] Stell Parker Selby[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Number Plates
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democrat)
  • Voted 21-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 25, 2025
Yea39
Nay0
NV: 0 | Abs: 2

Senate

Jun 26, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB4

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons.

Last action: Aug 20, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Weapons.

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Sponsors

Jeffrey Spiegelman[R] William Carson[D] Brian Pettyjohn[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to Weapons
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Jeffrey Spiegelman (Republican)
  • Voted 21-0 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 18, 2025
Yea36
Nay0
NV: 0 | Abs: 5

Senate

Jul 01, 2025
Yea21
Nay0
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB36

An Act To Amend Title 2, Title 6, Title 9, Title 10, Title 14, Title 19, Title 20, Title 24, Title 25, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination.

Last action: Aug 20, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 2, Title 6, Title 9, Title 10, Title 14, Title 19, Title 20, Title 24, Title 25, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination.

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Sponsors

Eric Morrison[D] Laura Sturgeon[D] Frank Burns[D] Mara Gorman[D] Claire Snyder-Hall[D] Kerri Harris[D]+1 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Discrimination
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Eric Morrison (Democrat)
  • Voted 15-6 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Mar 27, 2025
Yea36
Nay1
NV: 0 | Abs: 4

Senate

Jun 24, 2025
Yea15
Nay6
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature
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HB37

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Accommodations.

Last action: Aug 20, 2025

Passed

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Accommodations.

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Sponsors

Eric Morrison[D] DeShanna Neal[D] William Bush[D] Elizabeth Lockman[D] Sean Lynn[D] Sophie Phillips[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to Public Accommodations
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Eric Morrison (Democrat)
  • Voted 15-6 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jun 17, 2025
Yea26
Nay12
NV: 0 | Abs: 3

Senate

Jun 30, 2025
Yea15
Nay6
Sources:LegiScanState Legislature

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.