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Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 259: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 259 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 AND TITLE 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Frank Cooke (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 Act proposes modifications to the in-building regulations regarding bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs).  Currently, buildings that are modified or renovated to exceed 25,000 square feet are not required to meet the GAT (Grid Acceptance Test) at 95% compliance for 800 MHz public safety in-building communications coverage, as is required for new buildings.  In some cases, contractors are tearing down all but one exterior wall and rebuilding which has drawn concern from Division of Communications.  The BDA helps to maintain quality in-building communications and to prevent “dead zone” areas so emergency public safety personnel can communicate during a response to an emergency situation.  This Act also removes language pertaining to an advisor committee that is no longer needed. The Act also removes the requirement that the Department of Safety and Homeland Security publish a map of buildings with these communication technologies due to safety concerns.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Nicole PoorePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Frank CookePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Jack WalshCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Dave WilsonCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate18

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Signed by Governor
  2. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT
  3. Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 6 On Its Merits
  4. Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
  6. Amendment SA 1 to SB 259 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
  7. Amendment SA 1 to SB 259 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  8. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
  9. Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source