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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Jan. 28, 2010 DE HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
April 27, 2010 DE HB 347 Raising the Reporting Age for Misdemeanors by Students Bill Passed - House (22 - 9)
July 1, 2008 DE SB 300 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
April 14, 2011 DE SB 30 Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
July 1, 2011 DE SB 65 Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Definition Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
June 27, 2012 DE HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
March 28, 2013 DE HB 35 Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
April 23, 2013 DE HB 75 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
May 2, 2013 DE SB 16 Requires Gun Owners to Report Missing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
May 2, 2013 DE SB 16 Requires Gun Owners to Report Missing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
June 25, 2014 DE SB 220 Appropriates Funds for State Casino Relief Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
June 2, 2015 DE HB 39 Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
April 21, 2016 DE HB 325 Amends Requirements for Purchasing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (22 - 17)
May 9, 2017 DE HB 125 Authorizes Capital Punishment Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
March 29, 2018 DE HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
March 20, 2018 DE HB 330 Increases Minimum Purchase Age for Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
Jan. 10, 2019 DE HB 1 Establishes an Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution Bill Passed - House (35 - 6)
March 26, 2019 DE HB 63 Amends Firearms Storage Regulations Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
June 12, 2019 DE SB 73 Repeals Daylight Savings Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4)
June 11, 2019 DE HB 5 Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
June 11, 2019 DE HB 5 Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
June 25, 2019 DE HB 77 Amends Burglary and Home Invasion Code Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
June 25, 2020 DE SB 260 Appropriates Funding for Nonprofit Grants-In-Aid Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
June 25, 2020 DE SB 260 Appropriates Funding for Nonprofit Grants-In-Aid Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
Jan. 21, 2021 DE SB 31 Amends the Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution to Prohibit Racial Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
Jan. 27, 2021 DE SCR 8 Classifies Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
March 25, 2021 DE HB 26 Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
April 1, 2021 DE SB 3 Establishes that People Must Complete Firearm Training and Acquire a Permit Before Purchasing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
April 1, 2021 DE SB 6 Prohibits the Sale of Magazines that Hold More than 17 Rounds Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
April 29, 2021 DE HB 198 Requires Schools to Provide Curricula on Black History Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
Jan. 28, 2021 DE SB 32 Prohibits Hair Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
May 13, 2021 DE SB 78 Requires Any School Board Member Charged with a Violent Felony to be Suspended Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
May 20, 2021 DE HB 125 Amends Various Firearm Regulations and Outlaws Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
March 30, 2021 DE SB 72 Classifies Discrimination Against Any Person Because of their Religion as Illegal Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
March 30, 2021 DE SB 72 Classifies Discrimination Against Any Person Because of their Religion as Illegal Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
June 17, 2021 DE HB 195 Requires Body Cameras to be Worn by Police Officers Bill Passed - House (41 - 0)
June 10, 2021 DE SB 7 Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
June 10, 2021 DE SB 148 Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
June 10, 2021 DE SB 148 Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
April 29, 2021 DE HB 155 Establishes New Legal Definitions for Gender, Disability, etc. Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
June 9, 2022 DE HB 450 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
June 16, 2022 DE SB 6 Prohibits Individuals from Selling or Possessing a Large Capacity Magazine Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
June 14, 2022 DE HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
June 14, 2022 DE HB 455 Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 27, 2023 DE HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - House (26 - 9)
June 27, 2023 DE HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - House (26 - 9)
April 6, 2023 DE SB 52 Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
May 3, 2023 DE SB 2 Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 15, 2023 DE HB 142 Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
June 13, 2023 DE SB 145 Expands the Limits on the Dollar Amount of Awards of Compensatory or Punitive Damages for Employment Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
June 8, 2023 DE HB 141 Requires a Criminal History Background Checks For Candidates For State And County Public Office Bill Passed - House (25 - 7)
June 20, 2023 DE HB 186 Amends Rules Concerning Placement on the Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
Jan. 25, 2024 DE HB 267 Prohibits Family Court From Imposing a Sentence of Incarceration or a Suspension of an Individuals License for Failure to Pay Child Support Bill Passed - House (31 - 5)
Jan. 11, 2024 DE SB 276 Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone Bill Passed - House (35 - 3)
March 13, 2024 DE SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
March 28, 2024 DE SB 194 Authorizes Pharmacies to Prescribe Prophylaxis Treatment and Prevention Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
March 26, 2024 DE SB 211 Establishes the Javelin as an Event in High School Track and Field Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
March 21, 2024 DE SB 166 Authorizes Alcoholic Liquor Delivery Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 3)
April 18, 2024 DE HB 270 Establishes Penalty for Displaying Ammunition that is Accessible to Customer Bill Passed - House (27 - 9)
June 27, 2023 DE HB 155 Classifies Unsafe Storage of a Firearm in a Vehicle Class A Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 20, 2024 DE HB 357 Amends Firearms Statutes and the Firearms Definition Task Force Bill Passed - House (32 - 3)
June 18, 2024 DE HB 265 Requires Age Verification for Mature Entertainment and Material Bill Passed - House (31 - 5)
June 16, 2022 DE SB 302 Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 3, 2022 DE HB 324 Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers Bill Passed - House (37 - 1)
June 16, 2022 DE HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
May 17, 2023 DE SB 99 Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring Landlords Evict Tenants Based on Their Involvement in the Justice System Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
April 5, 2011 DE HB 19 Reduce Punishment for Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
June 22, 2023 DE SB 184 Prohibits Discrimination Based On Non-Pending Arrests in Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
March 28, 2024 DE HB 275 Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality Bill Passed - House (21 - 15)
June 12, 2012 DE HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - House (29 - 8)
July 1, 2008 DE SB 300 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
Jan. 21, 2010 DE HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (27 - 5)
June 23, 2011 DE SB 129 Removes Protected Wildlife Designation from Coyotes Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
April 7, 2011 DE SB 30 Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
June 19, 2007 DE HA 4 Amdt HA 4: Amendment to "Child's Victim Act" Regarding State Immunity Bill Failed - House (17 - 24)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/28 HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
4/27 HB 347 Raising the Reporting Age for Misdemeanors by Students Bill Passed - House (22 - 9)
7/01 SB 300 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
4/14 SB 30 Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
7/01 SB 65 Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Definition Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
6/27 HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
3/28 HB 35 Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
4/23 HB 75 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
5/02 SB 16 Requires Gun Owners to Report Missing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
5/02 SB 16 Requires Gun Owners to Report Missing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10)
6/25 SB 220 Appropriates Funds for State Casino Relief Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
6/02 HB 39 Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
4/21 HB 325 Amends Requirements for Purchasing a Firearm Bill Passed - House (22 - 17)
5/09 HB 125 Authorizes Capital Punishment Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
3/29 HB 399 Amends State Constitution to Provide Equal Rights Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
3/20 HB 330 Increases Minimum Purchase Age for Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
1/10 HB 1 Establishes an Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution Bill Passed - House (35 - 6)
3/26 HB 63 Amends Firearms Storage Regulations Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
6/12 SB 73 Repeals Daylight Savings Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4)
6/11 HB 5 Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
6/11 HB 5 Authorizes Judges to Impose Prison Sentences Concurrently Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
6/25 HB 77 Amends Burglary and Home Invasion Code Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
6/25 SB 260 Appropriates Funding for Nonprofit Grants-In-Aid Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
6/25 SB 260 Appropriates Funding for Nonprofit Grants-In-Aid Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
1/21 SB 31 Amends the Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution to Prohibit Racial Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
1/27 SCR 8 Classifies Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
3/25 HB 26 Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
4/01 SB 3 Establishes that People Must Complete Firearm Training and Acquire a Permit Before Purchasing Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
4/01 SB 6 Prohibits the Sale of Magazines that Hold More than 17 Rounds Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
4/29 HB 198 Requires Schools to Provide Curricula on Black History Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
1/28 SB 32 Prohibits Hair Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
5/13 SB 78 Requires Any School Board Member Charged with a Violent Felony to be Suspended Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
5/20 HB 125 Amends Various Firearm Regulations and Outlaws Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
3/30 SB 72 Classifies Discrimination Against Any Person Because of their Religion as Illegal Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
3/30 SB 72 Classifies Discrimination Against Any Person Because of their Religion as Illegal Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
6/17 HB 195 Requires Body Cameras to be Worn by Police Officers Bill Passed - House (41 - 0)
6/10 SB 7 Requires Bond and Weapons Seizure for Those Facing Violent Crime Charges Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
6/10 SB 148 Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
6/10 SB 148 Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
4/29 HB 155 Establishes New Legal Definitions for Gender, Disability, etc. Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
6/09 HB 450 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
6/16 SB 6 Prohibits Individuals from Selling or Possessing a Large Capacity Magazine Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
6/14 HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
6/14 HB 455 Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/27 HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - House (26 - 9)
6/27 HB 65 Authorizes Bereavement Leave for Miscarriages Bill Passed - House (26 - 9)
4/06 SB 52 Amends Delaware Statutes Regarding the Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
5/03 SB 2 Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/15 HB 142 Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
6/13 SB 145 Expands the Limits on the Dollar Amount of Awards of Compensatory or Punitive Damages for Employment Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
6/08 HB 141 Requires a Criminal History Background Checks For Candidates For State And County Public Office Bill Passed - House (25 - 7)
6/20 HB 186 Amends Rules Concerning Placement on the Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
1/25 HB 267 Prohibits Family Court From Imposing a Sentence of Incarceration or a Suspension of an Individuals License for Failure to Pay Child Support Bill Passed - House (31 - 5)
1/11 SB 276 Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone Bill Passed - House (35 - 3)
3/13 SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
3/28 SB 194 Authorizes Pharmacies to Prescribe Prophylaxis Treatment and Prevention Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
3/26 SB 211 Establishes the Javelin as an Event in High School Track and Field Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
3/21 SB 166 Authorizes Alcoholic Liquor Delivery Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 3)
4/18 HB 270 Establishes Penalty for Displaying Ammunition that is Accessible to Customer Bill Passed - House (27 - 9)
6/27 HB 155 Classifies Unsafe Storage of a Firearm in a Vehicle Class A Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/20 HB 357 Amends Firearms Statutes and the Firearms Definition Task Force Bill Passed - House (32 - 3)
6/18 HB 265 Requires Age Verification for Mature Entertainment and Material Bill Passed - House (31 - 5)
6/16 SB 302 Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/03 HB 324 Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers Bill Passed - House (37 - 1)
6/16 HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
5/17 SB 99 Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring Landlords Evict Tenants Based on Their Involvement in the Justice System Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
4/05 HB 19 Reduce Punishment for Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
6/22 SB 184 Prohibits Discrimination Based On Non-Pending Arrests in Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
3/28 HB 275 Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality Bill Passed - House (21 - 15)
6/12 HB 333 Authorizes Online Gambling Bill Passed - House (29 - 8)
7/01 SB 300 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
1/21 HB 310 Legalizing Table Games Bill Passed - House (27 - 5)
6/23 SB 129 Removes Protected Wildlife Designation from Coyotes Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
4/07 SB 30 Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
6/19 HA 4 Amdt HA 4: Amendment to "Child's Victim Act" Regarding State Immunity Bill Failed - House (17 - 24)
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