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DelawareHB 124153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STATE FIRE MARSHAL FEES.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher state fire permit and license fees

The law raises the cap on fees the State Fire Marshal can charge. Most fire permits, licenses, and certificates can cost up to $100 (was $25). A license to service portable fire suppression units can cost up to $100 (was $50). The Fire Marshal sets the fee schedule, with approval from the State Fire Prevention Commission.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha

    Democratic • House

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin S Hensley

    Republican • House

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 53 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (3/5 required)

Yes: 20 • No: 1

House vote • 5/15/2025

Passed (3/5 required)

Yes: 33 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/9/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 Favorable

    6/11/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    5/15/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 1 NO 7 ABSENT

    5/15/2025House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    5/14/2025House

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

    4/17/2025House

Bill Text

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    4/17/2025

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