Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 189: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE MIGRATORY BIRD.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 189 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATE MIGRATORY BIRD. Primary sponsor: Sophie Phillips (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 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 designates the Red Knot as the State migratory bird.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“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: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 9 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House