All Roll Calls
Yes: 59 • No: 0
DelawareHB 166153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL.
Sponsored By: Valerie Jones Giltner (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Broader child protections under Delaware trafficking laws
Delaware expands what counts as a sexually explicit performance under laws against trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. This includes making or digitally sending child sexual abuse material when intended to arouse viewers or satisfy their sexual interests.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Valerie Jones Giltner
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Ronald E. Gray
Republican • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Michael F. Smith
Republican • House
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Bryan W. Shupe
Republican • House
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/18/2026
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 20 • No: 0
House vote • 6/25/2025
Passed (SM required)
Yes: 39 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor
6/24/2026GovernorPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
6/18/2026SenateReported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
5/6/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
6/25/2025SenatePassed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
6/25/2025HouseReported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits
6/18/2025HouseIntroduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
5/15/2025House
Bill Text
Current
5/15/2025
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