Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 31: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS' BENEFITS AND TRADE PRACTICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 31 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on December 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS' BENEFITS AND TRADE PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This act regulates persons who receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits earned by serving our nation in the military. This bill would not prohibit persons or business entities from receiving compensation for advice to Veterans that is unrelated to veteran claims or services available to veterans from the V.A. or its accredited agencies. Investment, insurance, banking, and other advice or services not provided by the V.A., or its accredited agencies may be obtained by veterans and fees charged for such services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hilovsky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Shannon Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Charles Postles | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| 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
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House