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Matt Meyer Office of the Governor

Legislative Advisories #50

July 28, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer signed the following legislation on the date indicated:

  • SS #1 for SB #196 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Long-term Care Facilities.
    Sponsors: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Johnson.
    Volume 85, Chapter 352, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #317 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 1 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterans Month.
    Sponsors: Sen. Lawson & Rep. Carson.
    Volume 85, Chapter 353, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #322 (7/23/26) – Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Local School Taxes.
    Sponsors: Sen. Sokola & Rep. Minor-Brown & Sen. Townsend & Rep. Harris & Sen. Lockman & Rep. Osienski.
    Volume 85, Chapter 354, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #211 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Related To Agriculture.
    Sponsors: Sen. Hoffner & Rep. Bush & Rep. Carson & Rep. Harris.
    Volume 85, Chapter 355, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #223 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Retention Of Personnel Records.
    Sponsors: Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. K. Williams.
    Volume 85, Chapter 356, Laws of Delaware.
  • SS #1 for SB #234 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To First Responders.
    Sponsors: Sen. Pettyjohn & Rep. Jones Giltner.
    Volume 85, Chapter 357, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #235 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rent Increases.
    Sponsors: Sen. Walsh & Rep. K. Williams.
    Volume 85, Chapter 358, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #253 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Bullying.
    Sponsors: Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. K. Williams.
    Volume 85, Chapter 359, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #290 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Bodies.
    Sponsors: Sen. Townsend & Sen. Seigfried & Rep. Harris.
    Volume 85, Chapter 360, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #291 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reporting And Review Of Deaths Of Individuals In Custody Of Law Enforcement.
    Sponsors: Sen. Pinkney & Rep. Gorman.
    Volume 85, Chapter 361, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #297 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Consumer Protection.
    Sponsors: Sen. Hansen & Rep. Griffith.
    Volume 85, Chapter 362, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #308 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Load Forecast Accountability Act.
    Sponsors: Sen. Hansen & Rep. Burns.
    Volume 85, Chapter 363, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #328 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Building Safety.
    Sponsors: Sen. Hansen & Rep. K. Williams.
    Volume 85, Chapter 364, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #346 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Appeals To The Environmental Appeals Board.
    Sponsors: Sen. Townsend & Rep. Romer & Rep. Gray.
    Volume 85, Chapter 365, Laws of Delaware.
  • SJR #14 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – Directing The Department Of Education To Conduct A Study And Report On Workforce Data Relating To Public Education Support Professionals.
    Sponsors: Sen. Cruce & Rep. K. Williams.
  • SJR #15 (7/23/26) – Directing The Delaware Department Of Education To Reevaluate The Use Of The Sat In Delaware, Engage Educators In Modernizing The State Accountability Framework, Including Development Of A Coherent High School Assessment System, And Develop Additional Measures Of Student Achievement And Readiness.
    Sponsors: Sen. Buckson & Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. K. Williams.
  • SJR #18 (7/23/26) – Designating August 31, 2026, As “International Overdose Awareness Day” In The State Of Delaware And Requiring The State Flag To Be Flown At Half-staff In Observance.
    Sponsors: Sen. Hansen & Rep. Morrison.
  • SJR #19 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – Directing The Department Of Health & Social Services To Explore Solutions Related To The State’s High Health Care Costs.
    Sponsors: Sen. Seigfried & Sen. Pinkney & Sen. Townsend & Rep. Chukwuocha.
  • SS #1 for SB #168 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.
    Sponsors: Sen. Walsh & Rep. Bush.
    Volume 85, Chapter 366, Laws of Delaware.
  • SB #179 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Sentencing Guidelines And Accountability Commission.
    Sponsors: Sen. Pinkney & Rep. Griffith & Rep. Romer.
    Volume 85, Chapter 367, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #12 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Academy Scholarships.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 368, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #131 AAB SA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pet Stores And Animal Welfare.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Rep. Neal & Sen. Walsh.
    Volume 85, Chapter 369, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #134 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Cruelty.
    Sponsors: Rep. Spiegelman & Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Hoffner & Sen. Paradee & Sen. Pettyjohn.
    Volume 85, Chapter 370, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #141 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearms.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Rep. Bush & Sen. Lockman.
    Volume 85, Chapter 371, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #214 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interagency Committee On Autism And The Delaware Network For Excellence In Autism.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 372, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #258 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Licenses For Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages.
    Sponsors: Rep. Bolden & Sen. Brown.
    Volume 85, Chapter 373, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #259 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Screening For Lead Poisoning.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Pinkney.
    Volume 85, Chapter 374, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #260 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Health Care Commission Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program.
    Sponsors: Rep. Hilovsky & Rep. Minor-Brown & Sen. Pinkney.
    Volume 85, Chapter 375, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #261 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transportation Of Pupils.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 376, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #263 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Training And Apprenticeship Programs.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 377, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #264 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Relating To The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Pinkney.
    Volume 85, Chapter 378, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #267 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reading Competency.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 379, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #268 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assault.
    Sponsors: Rep. Osienski & Rep. Harris & Sen. Walsh.
    Volume 85, Chapter 380, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #283 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Realty Transfer Tax.
    Sponsors: Rep. Hensley & Sen. Hansen.
    Volume 85, Chapter 381, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #285 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Compact For Athletic Trainers.
    Sponsors: Rep. Michael Smith & Sen. Poore.
    Volume 85, Chapter 382, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #297 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Titles 12 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents’ Estates And Property.
    Sponsors: Rep. Bush & Sen. Mantzavinos & Sen. Townsend.
    Volume 85, Chapter 383, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #309 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Services For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 384, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #313 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Department Of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families And Educational Services.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 385, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #328 AAB HA #2 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agency Regulations.
    Sponsors: Rep. Minor-Brown & Rep. Harris & Rep. Osienski & Rep. Dukes & Rep. Spiegelman & Sen. Sokola & Sen. Townsend & Sen. Lockman & Sen. Hocker & Sen. Pettyjohn.
    Volume 85, Chapter 386, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #336 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Power To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds.
    Sponsors: Rep. Dukes & Sen. Richardson.
    Volume 85, Chapter 387, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #343 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Methods To Obtain Jurisdiction Over Respondent In Family Court And The Duty To Support.
    Sponsors: Rep. Chukwuocha & Sen. Brown.
    Volume 85, Chapter 388, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #346 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention And Control.
    Sponsors: Rep. Morrison & Sen. Pinkney.
    Volume 85, Chapter 389, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #347 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Public School Registration Process.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 390, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #348 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electric Vehicles.
    Sponsors: Rep. Phillips & Rep. Heffernan & Sen. Hansen.
    Volume 85, Chapter 391, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #350 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Homeschool Student Participation In Extracurricular Activities.
    Sponsors: Rep. Neal & Sen. Hocker.
    Volume 85, Chapter 392, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #351 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vehicle Security Circumvention Devices.
    Sponsors: Rep. Cooke & Sen. Brown.
    Volume 85, Chapter 393, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #373 AAB HA #1 & SA #3 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 4 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcohol And Marijuana.
    Sponsors: Rep. Heffernan & Rep. Osienski & Rep. Chukwuocha & Sen. Cruce.
    Volume 85, Chapter 394, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #374 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Large Public Works Contracts.
    Sponsors: Rep. Lambert & Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Walsh.
    Volume 85, Chapter 395, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #378 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Chapter 186, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Council On Correction.
    Sponsors: Rep. Romer & Sen. Hoffner.
    Volume 85, Chapter 396, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #398 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 4 The Delaware Code Relating To The Time Of Sales For On-premises Consumption.
    Sponsors: Rep. Carson & Sen. Hoffner.
    Volume 85, Chapter 397, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #420 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Massage And Body Work.
    Sponsors: Rep. Wilson-Anton & Sen. Poore.
    Volume 85, Chapter 398, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #423 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deferred Compensation.
    Sponsors: Rep. Bush & Sen. Paradee.
    Volume 85, Chapter 399, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #424 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Relating To Autism Surveillance And Registration.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 400, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #429 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Step Therapy Exception Process.
    Sponsors: Rep. Minor-Brown & Sen. Pinkney.
    Volume 85, Chapter 401, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #431 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Composting.
    Sponsors: Rep. Bush & Sen. Hoffner.
    Volume 85, Chapter 402, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #443 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Background Checks For Volunteers In Education.
    Sponsors: Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Sturgeon.
    Volume 85, Chapter 403, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #452 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association And Background Checks For Child-serving Entities.
    Sponsors: Rep. Chukwuocha & Rep. Berry & Sen. Cruce.
    Volume 85, Chapter 404, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #455 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.
    Sponsors: Rep. Ortega & Sen. Hoffner.
    Volume 85, Chapter 405, Laws of Delaware.
  • HS #1 for HB #457 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Acquisition And Sale Of Real Property.
    Sponsors: Rep. Kamela Smith & Sen. Lockman.
    Volume 85, Chapter 406, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #458 AAB HA #1 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Backflow.
    Sponsors: Rep. Lynn & Sen. Paradee.
    Volume 85, Chapter 407, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #460 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Building Permit Information.
    Sponsors: Rep. Romer & Sen. Cruce.
    Volume 85, Chapter 408, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #461 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Tax.
    Sponsors: Rep. Romer & Sen. Cruce.
    Volume 85, Chapter 409, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #466 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Application Of Nasal Epinephrine.
    Sponsors: Rep. Neal & Sen. Sokola.
    Volume 85, Chapter 410, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #471 AAB HA #1 & HA #2 & HA #3 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 21 Relating To Regulation And Control Of Off-highway Vehicles.
    Sponsors: Rep. Harris & Sen. Buckson.
    Volume 85, Chapter 411, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #478 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Auditor Of Accounts And Background Checks.
    Sponsors: Rep. Romer & Sen. Sokola.
    Volume 85, Chapter 412, Laws of Delaware.
  • HB #59 AAB HA #1 & HA #2 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Release And Publication Of The Name And Photograph Of Individuals Charged With Crimes Or Delinquency.
    Sponsors: Rep. Lynn & Sen. Hoffner.
    Volume 85, Chapter 413, Laws of Delaware.
  • HS #1 for HB #412 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hunting, Trapping, Game Animals, Game Birds, Deer, And Protected Wildlife.
    Sponsors: Rep. Carson & Rep. Spiegelman & Sen. Pettyjohn.
    Volume 85, Chapter 414, Laws of Delaware.
  • HS #1 for HB #415 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterinarians And Mandatory Reporting Requirements.
    Sponsors: Rep. Griffith & Rep. Phillips & Rep. K. Williams & Sen. Poore & Sen. Hansen & Sen. Walsh.
    Volume 85, Chapter 415, Laws of Delaware.
  • HS #2 for HB #155 (7/23/26) – An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Publication Of State Public Integrity Commission Reports.
    Sponsors: Rep. Wilson-Anton & Sen. Sokola.
    Volume 85, Chapter 416, Laws of Delaware.