Bill Sponsor
Delaware House Bill 134
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Cruelty.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 23, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
134
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Unknown
Sarah McBride
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
This Bill updates Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to animal cruelty. After 2 misdemeanor violations of this section, currently class A misdemeanors, all further violations are to be upgraded to class F felonies. Also, after the first felony violation of the statute, currently a class F felony, which involves intentionally killing or causing serious injury to any animal in violation of the statute, all further violations are to be upgraded to class E felonies. Also, any person convicted of a felony violation a second time shall be prohibited from owning or possessing any animal for the remainder of their life without exception.
Actions (7)
07/23/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
07/01/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
06/24/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
06/18/2026
Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
06/18/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
01/21/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits
05/06/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sources
Record Created
May 6, 2025 6:09:17 PM
Record Updated
Jul 28, 2026 7:25:28 PM