Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 331: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULT AND STANDING UP FOR EDUCATORS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 331 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULT AND STANDING UP FOR EDUCATORS. Primary sponsor: Mike Smith (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Not Worked in Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Delaware educators identify school safety as a significant issue affecting whether they stay in the profession. This Act demonstrates the General Assembly's commitment to supporting our educators by elevating a recklessly or intentionally caused physical injury to an educator to an assault in the second degree. Under this Act, an "educator" includes an employee, contractor, or subcontractor of a public or private elementary school or secondary school. The injury must occur while on school property or at a school-sponsored event in order for this Act to apply. This Act may be cited as "The We've Got Your Back Act".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kevin Hensley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| 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
- Not Worked in Committee
- Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House