Delaware House Bill 329
Session 153
An Act To Amend Titles 20 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Management And Emergency Regulations.
Active
Passed Senate on Jul 1, 2026
First Action
May 19, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 1, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
329
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on June 18, 2026
Motion Text
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House Roll Call Votes
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Summary
This Act's purpose is to create checks and balances between the Executive and Legislative Branches of State government relating to Emergency Orders. This Act recognizes the authority of the Governor to act in the event of an emergency by allowing the Governor to declare an emergency for 120 days and to renew that order for up to 60 more days, for a total of 180 days. Thereafter, to extend or renew the emergency order beyond the 180 days, such order will be subject to actions taken by the General Assembly.
The Governor may terminate any emergency order or renewal order at any time.
This substitute bill clarifies that after an Emergency Order has been in effect for 180 days, the General Assembly may act to terminate or amend the Order, but the Order could continue to be renewed until the Governor or the General Assembly act to the contrary.
Also, the substitute requires a report to the General Assembly every 30 days during the continuation of a State of Emergency.
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07/01/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
06/24/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 Favorable
06/18/2026
Senate
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
06/18/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
06/18/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/11/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
05/19/2026
House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 329
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Mar 25, 2026 6:47:00 PM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2026 1:31:45 PM