Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 166: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 166 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL. Primary sponsor: Valerie Giltner (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 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 changes the term “child pornography” to “child sexual abuse material”. There has been a growing national movement to ensure the correct terminology is used when identifying victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Child sexual abuse material is the correct and widely accepted terminology for pornographic material depicting a child. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, child sexual abuse material is the preferred term because “it better reflects the abuse that is depicted in the images and videos and the resulting trauma to the child.” In 2016, an international working group, comprising a collection of countries and international organizations working to combat child exploitation, formally recognized ‘child sexual abuse material’ as the preferred term. This proposed change is supported by the Office of the Child Advocate, Delaware State Police, and the Department of Justice, as well as national organizations like the National Center Against Sexual Exploitation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Giltner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| 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 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House