Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 145: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 145 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS. Primary sponsor: Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Jack Walsh (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 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 does the following: (1) Updates the Workers’ Compensation Act to reflect current practices and technology including enabling workers’ compensations payments to be by made by direct deposit. (2) Allows the Office of Workers’ Compensation to increase the reimbursement percentage of activities from 66.6% to 100%. This ensures that the inspection and safety functions of the Division of Industrial Affairs are fully covered as they are partially covered right now. Insurance carriers pay the assessment imposed by this section. The annual budget process provides caps or spend authorities on these appropriated special funds on an annual basis. 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 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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: 40 YES 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 10 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Labor Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 2 NO 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 145 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 145 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate