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

SB 285: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.

In committee 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 285 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Kyra Hoffner (Democratic), Bill Bush (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

This Act amends Chapter 40 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to revise and clarify provisions relating to sediment and stormwater management. The Act updates the chapter title to reflect the full scope and purpose of the law; removes outdated and redundant language and standardizes terminology for consistency with current program practices and applicable regulations; adds and revises definitions to improve clarity and alignment with existing regulations; removes certain provisions related to designated watersheds and special management areas that are no longer necessary due to updated regulatory requirements and local code provisions; reorganizes and consolidates multiple sections to improve readability and administrative clarity, including provisions related standard plans; removes outdated provisions related to interim program requirements and program establishment; revises provisions related to the Regulatory Advisory Committee by specifying representation to ensure a balanced and manageable body; updates requirements related to plan approval, certification, construction review, and maintenance reviews; revises the public notification process for regulatory guidance documents and removes reference to inapplicable statutory reference and expanding notification methods; removes overly detailed provisions that are addressed in regulation; clarifies enforcement authorities, including the types of violations that may trigger Department action, and increases penalty amounts to align with those set forth in Chapter 60 of Title 7. 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 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kyra HoffnerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Bill BushPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29

“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. Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
  2. Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

Sources

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