Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 315: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROGRAM.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 315 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Darius Brown (Democratic), Bill Bush (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 17, 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 updates the Delaware Technical Innovation Program at Title 29 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 87A, Subchapter III by authorizing the Division of Small Business to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to eligible Delaware small businesses receiving federal SBIR or STTR awards in order to support research, development, commercialization, and economic benefit in this State. This act also authorizes the State to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to an eligible small business that has received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II award. To qualify for funding under Title 29, § 8737A, a small business must have its principal place of business in Delaware and must certify that the funded work, related research and development, or commercialization activity will benefit the Delaware economy. The Division of Small Business shall administer the program using funds allocated or otherwise made available for such purpose and may establish application requirements, program guidelines, allowable uses of funds, award amounts, and such other criteria as are necessary to carry out § 8737A.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Bill Bush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| 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
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 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 315 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate