Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 224: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S REGULATORY AUTHORITY RELATED TO MODIFICATION OF SENTENCES OF INCARCERATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 224 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION'S REGULATORY AUTHORITY RELATED TO MODIFICATION OF SENTENCES OF INCARCERATION. Primary sponsor: Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 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.
Last session, the General Assembly enacted the Richard "Mouse" Smith Compassionate Release Act (Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 10), which revised the process for sentence modifications. This Act makes a change to that Act. Specifically, Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 10 required the Department of Correction ("Department") to adopt regulations to implement the revised sentence modification process. The Department does not believe regulations are necessary for the Department to successfully implement the revised sentence modification process. Therefore, this Act authorizes the Department to adopt regulations, rather than requires it.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“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: 41 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate