HB299

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Life Insurance Policy Exclusions And Restrictions Based On Death Resulting From Suicide.

Final Passage·6/16/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB299 amends life insurance policy restrictions to require insurers to refund premiums if a death benefit is denied due to suicide within.

Delaware HB299 modifies Title 18 of the Delaware Code to change life insurance policy exclusions and restrictions. Specifically, it mandates that insurers refund all premiums if a death benefit is denied due to suicide within one year from the policy's issuance. This change applies to policies issued after the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 20–0 · Jun 16
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 10

1:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Mar 24

12:00 PM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

History

Jun 16

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 10

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

Apr 23

House

Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT