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DelawareHB 139153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LINE-OF-DUTY HEARINGS.

Sponsored By: William Bush (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Stronger process for line-of-duty claims

The Insurance Commissioner runs the Fund, receives claims, and decides if a death was in the line of duty. The Commissioner may ask the Attorney General for guidance. If your claim is contested, the Commissioner holds a hearing and you may have a lawyer; uncontested claims can be decided on the papers. The Commissioner can require witnesses and records, swear in witnesses, must keep a record, and must issue written findings with reasons. The Commissioner can set rules for filing, hearings, and decisions, which can clarify steps but may add paperwork.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. HS 1 for HB 139 - Signed by Governor

    7/30/2025Governor

  2. HS 1 for HB 139 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/26/2025Senate

  3. HS 1 for HB 139 - Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. HS 1 for HB 139 - Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

    6/12/2025Senate

  5. HS 1 for HB 139 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/12/2025House

  6. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 139

    6/5/2025House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 9 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    5/13/2025House

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

    5/6/2025House

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