Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 328: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGENCY REGULATIONS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 328 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AGENCY REGULATIONS. Primary sponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Tim Dukes (Republican), Jeff Spiegelman (Republican), Dave Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Gerald Hocker (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican). 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 includes changes to align the editorial powers of the Registrar with the Delaware Code editors related to removing gendered language from regulations when the intended meaning is clear. This Act revises the submission and publication schedule of the Register of Regulations to provide more consistent review and processing times to the Registrar, which will allow for more effective interaction with promulgating agencies and more efficient distribution of the Registrar's workload. This Act also removes language requiring the antiquated practice of providing copies of the Register of Regulations to 2 state daily newspapers. The Register of Regulations will continue to be published online for the public and copies will be provided, upon request, to the public, law libraries and public libraries in this state, and the Director of the Division of Libraries. 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 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Tim Dukes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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 (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 328 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 328 - Stricken in House
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 328 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 328 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House