Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Resolution
SR 17: EXPRESSING OUTRAGE OVER DEATHS INVOLVING AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PRESERVE FAITH AND TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND AFFIRMING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
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Plain-language summary
SR 17 is a resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: EXPRESSING OUTRAGE OVER DEATHS INVOLVING AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PRESERVE FAITH AND TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND AFFIRMING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. Primary sponsor: Dave Sokola (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NOT VOTING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This resolution considers the increasingly egregious tactics, including lethal use of force, being used by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Darius Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NOT VOTING
- Introduced in Senate