Bill Sponsor
Delaware House Bill 63
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fireworks.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Sep 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
63
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
Delaware's current fireworks laws have led to confusion among consumers and noncompliance, with individuals frequently using fireworks outside of legally permitted days. Many consumers are unaware they are breaking the law, while those who knowingly violate it face fines too low to serve as a deterrent. This results in ongoing nuisances for neighbors, increased risks of bodily harm, and heightened dangers of fires and property damage. Additionally, out-of-state retailers advertise illegal fireworks in Delaware without consequence, further misleading consumers. The absence of a registration process for fireworks retailers limits the State Fire Marshal’s ability to oversee the sale and distribution of these potentially hazardous products. This bill strengthens enforcement by increasing fines, regulating sales through a permit system, ensuring consumer awareness through required safety information, and generating revenue for the Fire Marshal’s office to improve oversight and public education. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 11 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to impose or levy a tax or license fee.
Actions (9)
09/24/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/23/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NO
04/22/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
03/17/2026
Senate
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
03/17/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
03/17/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 63 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/11/2025
House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 63 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
03/25/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
03/06/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
Sources
Record Created
Mar 6, 2025 6:05:34 PM
Record Updated
Oct 1, 2026 7:19:37 PM