Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 372: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 372 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS. Primary sponsor: Sean Lynn (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 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 updates the Code to reflect the current needs and court operations of the Justice of the Peace Court. This Act increases the number of the justices of the peace in Kent County, which will be the only State County where 24-hour hearings will take place, and reduces the number of justices in other counties. This Act also reduces the number of courts in New Castle County, excluding Wilmington, from 5 to 3 and in Sussex County from 5 to 4.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Lynn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Ray Seigfried | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Sophie Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“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 (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House