Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 17: REQUESTING THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION LAW SECTION OF THE DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PREPARE A REPORT OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION REGARDING AWARDS OF ATTORNEY’S FEES IN CERTAIN CORPORATE LITIGATION CASES.
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Plain-language summary
SCR 17 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION LAW SECTION OF THE DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PREPARE A REPORT OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION REGARDING AWARDS OF ATTORNEY’S FEES IN CERTAIN CORPORATE LITIGATION CASES. Primary sponsor: Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Dave Sokola (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Gerald Hocker (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Tim Dukes (Republican), Jeff Spiegelman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2025): Introduced and Laid on Table 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 Concurrent Resolution requests the Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association prepare a report of recommendations for legislative action regarding awards of attorney’s fees in certain corporate litigation cases.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Tim Dukes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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 Laid on Table in Senate