SB28

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Funeral Expenses For Certain Volunteers With Fire Or Ambulance Companies.

Complete·9/9/25

Delaware SB28 amends funeral expense coverage for volunteer firefighters, ladies auxiliaries, and ambulance and rescue company members.

Delaware SB28 modifies Title 18 of the Delaware Code to expand funeral expense coverage to include volunteer fire company ladies auxiliaries and volunteer ambulance and rescue company members. The bill specifies that eligible individuals must have served as active members for at least 10 years. It also allows state employees who qualify for other funeral benefits to receive this coverage. The funeral expense limit is set at $7,000. This Act takes effect on October 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Mar 12, 2025

12:00 PM

Health & Social Services

History

Sep 9, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 26, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

Jun 17, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits