Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 197: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STALKING.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 197 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STALKING. Primary sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic), Laura Sturgeon (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 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 expands the definition of a “course of conduct” in the stalking statute and also provides that if the court finds as a matter of law that acts subject to this statute are in fact constitutionally protected activities, then all evidence associated with those activities must be excluded. This Act raises stalking under § 1312(c) from a class F to a class D felony. And also raises stalking under § 1312 (b) from a class G to a class E felony. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“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 (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 197 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 197 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House