HB1

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Creation Of A Delaware Department Of Veterans Affairs.

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Establishes the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, transferring functions from the Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs.

This bill creates the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, transferring the functions, powers, and duties of the Delaware Commission of Veterans' Affairs to the new department. The Department will oversee veterans' services, including the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery and the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund. The bill also outlines the appointment and duties of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the transition plan for the new department, which will be administratively separate from the Department of State by July 1, 2030.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 28, 2025

11:00 AM

Veterans Affairs

History

Aug 13, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in Senate with 9 Favorable