Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 168: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SENTENCING.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 168 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 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SENTENCING. Primary sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act makes it a class G felony if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more felonies. This Act also makes it a class A misdemeanor if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more misdemeanors and no felonies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- Amendment SA 1 to HB 168 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 168 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 168 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House