Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 319: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 319 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS. Primary sponsor: Ron Gray (Republican), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 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 amends Chapter 28 of Title 24 of the Delaware Code to make corrections to definition of Successor Engineer (§2803); Allow candidates intending to apply using experience track (§2817(5)) to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles and Practice of Engineering (P&PE) exams prior to obtaining 15 years of verified and approved experience. Remove restrictions on candidates taking the FE exam. According to NCEES, 75% of member boards do not have any restrictions on the FE exam. Candidates that do not meet our current requirements for FE exam approval can take the exam in another jurisdiction, then apply to Delaware when they have met all other requirements (§2817).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Gray | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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 (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House