Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 35: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY.

Passed both chambers Last action June 30, 2025: Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 7 NO

Plain-language summary

HB 35 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY. Primary sponsor: Sean Lynn (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Bill Bush (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Kyra Hoffner (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 7 NO.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sean Lynn (Democratic); Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic); Bill Bush (Democratic); Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic); and 2 more. 5 co-sponsors.