Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 261: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO INSURANCE AND POSTHUMOUS PROMOTIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 261 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO INSURANCE AND POSTHUMOUS PROMOTIONS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Frank Cooke (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act provides that firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders, who are covered persons under Title 18, Chapter 66 related to line of duty death benefits will also receive posthumous promotions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Frank Cooke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate