Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 124: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE FIRE MARSHAL FEES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 124 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE FIRE MARSHAL FEES. Primary sponsor: Kim Williams (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act increases the maximum amount of fees that the State Fire Marshal's Office can charge as follows: 1. The maximum fee for a license to service portable unit fire suppression applicance is changed from $50 to $100. 2. The maximum fee for all other permits, licenses, and certifications as required in the State Fire Prevention Regulations is changed from $25 to $100. These changes are being made to reflect the increasing cost of providing these services since the maximum fees were last set several decades ago. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 10 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to increase the effective rate of any tax levied or license fee imposed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Trey Paradee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kevin Hensley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 Favorable
- Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 1 NO 7 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House