Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 237: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED WITH NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 237 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED WITH NEW CASTLE COUNTY. Primary sponsor: Dan Cruce (Democratic), Stephanie Bolden (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 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.
This bill directly responds to New Castle County Council Resolution 26-018 by expressly authorizing New Castle County Council to establish a right of tenure for New Castle County’s Assistant County Attorneys and other professional legal staff by ordinance. Like the similar rights granted to the employees of the State of Delaware Department of Justice and the City of Wilmington’s legal staff, these rights will serve to promote recruitment and retention of high-quality legal professionals, promote continuity of legal services, and further the public’s interest in the provision of independent legal advice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate