Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 258: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LICENSES FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 258 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LICENSES FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Bolden (Democratic), Darius Brown (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 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 allows any municipality with a population of 50,000 or more to establish by ordinance rules for the location of liquor stores that are more restrictive than state law, and requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner to refuse a license for any new establishment that does not comply with those rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Bolden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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 (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 11 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House