Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 105: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM SERVICE BOARD.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 105 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM SERVICE BOARD. Primary sponsor: Dave Sokola (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 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 Act provides that the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (“Secretary”), or the Secretary’s designee, is a member of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Reporting System Service Board (“Board”) by virtue of the Secretary’s position. This Act also makes the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee, the Board Chair. The Secretary is currently, and historically, an appointed member of the Board and this Act would codify that practice. 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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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 House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 3 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate