HB278

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.

Final Passage·5/7/26

Amends Delaware hunting regulations to allow Sunday hunting under specific conditions and permits use of certain weapons.

This bill amends Title 7 of the Delaware Code to allow Sunday hunting under specific conditions, such as training dogs, hunting red foxes with dogs, and participating in commercial game preserve operations. It also permits the use of muzzle-loading rifles and single-shot pistols during designated hunting seasons. The bill specifies conditions for the use of these weapons, including barrel length, cartridge case length, and caliber. Additionally, it allows the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to designate public lands for Sunday hunting and requires public notice.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 19–0 · May 7
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DDDD
4
6
RRRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

RDRDDDRDRDRRDDDDDDD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

May 5

12:00 PM

Environment, Energy & Transportation

Mar 11

4:00 PM

Natural Resources & Energy

History

May 7

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

May 5

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 On Its Merits

Mar 17

House

Amendment HA 2 to HB 278 - Introduced and Placed With Bill