Delaware Senate Bill 240
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Classes Of Pilots' Licenses.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors
24 Sponsors
Sarah McBride
First Action
Feb 26, 2026
Latest Action
Sep 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
240
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sarah McBride
grade
Primary
Motion Text
3/4
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary
This Act amends Title 23 of the Delaware Code to increase the maximum draft limit applicable to sixth class pilots from 27 feet to 29 feet, enabling the safe pilotage of deeper-draft vessels and aligning pilotage standards with modern shipping practices.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Bill Text
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09/30/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/24/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/16/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
06/16/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to SB 240 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/16/2026
Senate
Amendment HA 1 to SB 240 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
05/20/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 9 On Its Merits
03/17/2026
House
Assigned to Transportation Committee in House
03/12/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
03/11/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable
02/26/2026
Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Feb 26, 2026 8:33:14 PM
Record Updated
Oct 1, 2026 7:21:13 PM