Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 50: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 50 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE. Primary sponsor: Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic), Darius Brown (Democratic), Kyra Hoffner (Democratic), Russ Huxtable (Democratic), Laura Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic). It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2025): 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 House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 50 creates the Delaware Energy Fund to provide assistance to consumers whose household income is less than 350% of the federal poverty level. Under 2025 federal guidelines, 350% of the federal poverty level for a single person is $54,775 and for a family of four is $112,525. The Delaware Energy Fund will be administered by the SEU and recipients of assistance from the fund will also be required to participate in energy savings and efficiency programs. Only one assistance payment may be made per application. The Act also directs the Department of Natural Resources Environmental Control to transfer 30% of the funds generated by alternative compliance payments and solar alternative compliance payments to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The Substitute also changes existing code language to require, rather than allow, 5% of CO2 allowance proceeds to be directed to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The Act sunsets 3 years after its enactment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 37
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| 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
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
- Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 13 NO 1 VACANT
- Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
- Amendment SA 1 to HS 1 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Amendment SA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 12 NO 2 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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