Bill Sponsor
Delaware Senate Bill 315
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Technical Innovation Program.
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Passed Senate on Jun 30, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
315
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
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Sarah McBride
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Summary
This act updates the Delaware Technical Innovation Program at Title 29 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 87A, Subchapter III by authorizing the Division of Small Business to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to eligible Delaware small businesses receiving federal SBIR or STTR awards in order to support research, development, commercialization, and economic benefit in this State. This act also authorizes the State to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to an eligible small business that has received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II award. To qualify for funding under Title 29, § 8737A, a small business must have its principal place of business in Delaware and must certify that the funded work, related research and development, or commercialization activity will benefit the Delaware economy. The Division of Small Business shall administer the program using funds allocated or otherwise made available for such purpose and may establish application requirements, program guidelines, allowable uses of funds, award amounts, and such other criteria as are necessary to carry out § 8737A.
Actions (11)
06/30/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/25/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
06/25/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/25/2026
Senate
Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
06/23/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits
06/18/2026
House
Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
06/17/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/17/2026
Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/16/2026
Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
05/20/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
05/12/2026
Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
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Record Created
May 15, 2026 3:46:09 AM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2026 1:23:15 AM