HB329

An Act To Amend Titles 20 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Management And Emergency Regulations.

Final Passage·7/1/26

Delaware HB329 amends emergency management laws to limit state of emergency durations and require legislative approval for certain emergency orders.

Delaware HB329 amends Titles 20 and 29 of the Delaware Code to modify emergency management regulations. The bill restricts the duration of a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days initially, with a possible single 60-day renewal, unless the Governor finds the threat has passed. Any subsequent renewal requires approval by the General Assembly. The Governor must also describe the reasons for terminating a state of emergency and ensure the order is disseminated to the public.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 20–0 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

3:00 PM

Administration

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 Favorable

Jun 18

House

Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote