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DelawareHB 415153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERINARIANS AND MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Sponsored By: Krista Griffith (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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Veterinarians face cruelty-reporting rules and gain protections

The law applies to Delaware veterinary licenses issued or renewed after December 31, 2026. Veterinarians must report suspected animal cruelty to the Office of Animal Welfare or another appropriate authority for investigation. Good-faith reporters are protected from civil or criminal liability for their reports and participation in related court proceedings. The Board of Veterinary Medicine cannot discipline them for making good-faith reports, but may discipline them for violating these requirements. Veterinarians must complete training every two years on reporting duties and signs and symptoms of animal cruelty. They must confirm completion in license and renewal applications, and renewal continuing education must include this training.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. HS 1 for HB 415 - Signed by Governor

    7/23/2026Governor

  2. HS 1 for HB 415 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    7/1/2026Senate

  3. HS 1 for HB 415 - Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 Favorable

    6/24/2026Senate

  4. HS 1 for HB 415 - Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

    6/18/2026Senate

  5. HS 1 for HB 415 - Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

    6/18/2026House

  6. HS 1 for HB 415 - Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 2 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    6/16/2026House

  7. HS 1 for HB 415 - Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 2 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    6/16/2026House

  8. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 415

    6/11/2026House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

    5/12/2026House

Bill Text

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    5/12/2026

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