Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 22: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSTABLES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 22 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on December 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSTABLES. Primary sponsor: Kim Williams (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 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 provides that commissioned constables have the authority to direct traffic, if they are doing so while in the performance of the lawful duties of employment. In addition to explicitly granting constables this power under § 5609 of Title 24, the Act adds constables to the list in § 4103 of Title 21 of persons invested by law with the authority to direct, control, or regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These changes will enable constables to provide additional public safety support to employers such as schools, which may benefit from assistance with directing traffic during busy times of day such as pickup and drop off. 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 19 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Rae Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Stell Parker Selby | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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 (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 2 Favorable, 14 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House