Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 28: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS WITH FIRE OR AMBULANCE COMPANIES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 28 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS WITH FIRE OR AMBULANCE COMPANIES. Primary sponsor: Darius Brown (Democratic), Dave Wilson (Republican), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): 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.
Section 1 of this Act requires that $7,000 be paid for the funeral expenses of a deceased member of a volunteer fire company, volunteer fire company ladies auxiliary, or volunteer ambulance and rescue. Consistent with a legal interpretation of the existing law by state agencies, Section 1 of this Act continues to enable the payment of funeral expenses for the funeral of a deceased member of a volunteer fire company, volunteer fire company ladies auxiliary, or volunteer ambulance and rescue company even if the member was also a state employee entitled to burial benefits under § 8331 of Title 11, § 8395 of Title 11, § 8846 of Title 11, or § 5316 of Title 29. However, Section 1 of this Act makes changes to existing law to make this legal interpretation clear and to specifically identify the state employee burial benefits to which this provision applies. Section 2 of this Act delays the effect of this Act until October 1, 2025, to provide time to implement this Act after the enactment of the fiscal year 2026 appropriations act containing the funding for this Act. 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 18 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dave Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 28 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 28 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate