HB 329 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 20 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS.
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Summary
This Act's purpose is to create checks and balances between the Executive and Legislative Branches of State government relating to Emergency Orders. This Act recognizes the authority of the Governor to act in the event of an emergency by allowing the Governor to declare an emergency for 120 days and to renew that order for up to 60 more days, for a total of 180 days. Thereafter, to extend or renew the emergency order beyond the 180 days, such order will be subject to actions taken by the General Assembly. The Governor may terminate any emergency order or renewal order at any time. This substitute bill clarifies that after an Emergency Order has been in effect for 180 days, the General Assembly may act to terminate or amend the Order, but the Order could continue to be renewed until the Governor or the General Assembly act to the contrary. Also, the substitute requires a report to the General Assembly every 30 days during the continuation of a State of Emergency.
Sponsors (16)
- Richard G. Collins Republican · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Bryan W. Shupe Republican · primary
- Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- May 19, 2026 was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 329 · lower
- Jun 11, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 24, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 Favorable · upper
- Jul 1, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
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