Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 248: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 248 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 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 Act makes updates to the Delaware workplace safety program to increase the workers’ compensation insurance credit that businesses can access while maintaining overall program stability. Past legislation that adjusted Workplace Safety Program parameters led to the filing of a new Experience Rating Plan by Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau, which inadvertently resulted in lower discounts. Most businesses with lower-than-average claim costs, regardless of size, continue to see reductions in their experience modification factors. The Workplace Safety Program credit and the experience modification factor savings result in a similar savings as before for employers with favorable loss history. However, this was not the intention of prior law. This Act ensures that companies can reach maximum premium savings of 12%.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 4 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Labor Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate