Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 289: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MODIFICATION OF SENTENCES OF INCARCERATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 289 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MODIFICATION OF SENTENCES OF INCARCERATION. Primary sponsor: Jeff Spiegelman (Republican), Bill Carson (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Motion to Release Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This bill excludes a person convicted and sentenced for a class A felony from being able to have their sentence of incarceration modified under § 4217 of Title 11.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Spiegelman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Bill Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Release Failed
- Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House