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

SB 273: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY FEATURES IN NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OR MAJOR RENOVATIONS.

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 273 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY FEATURES IN NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OR MAJOR RENOVATIONS. Primary sponsor: Jack Walsh (Democratic), Kim Williams (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 clarifies that security film is distinct from ballistic-resistant materials, and adds that school construction will satisfy the requirements of § 2306(b) if ballistic-resistant materials are used in the required locations. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jack WalshPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Kim WilliamsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Stephanie BoldenCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Kerri HarrisCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse32

“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: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 12 On Its Merits
  4. Assigned to Education Committee in House
  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
  6. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
  7. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

Sources

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