DelawareHB 81153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.

Sponsored By: Ronald E. Gray (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

Engineering exam misconduct can block licensing

Engineering examinees can be dismissed and face Council action for cheating, sharing help, compromising exam integrity, or disruptive or abusive behavior. Breaking exam policies during or after an exam can cancel results and trigger a Council-set ban on retakes. Delaware rejects another jurisdiction’s exam results if the person passed while barred from retaking the exam in Delaware.

Five-year experience rule for international engineers

International Professional Engineer (IntPE) applicants need 5 years of continuous, verified engineering experience after receiving their IntPE. They must hold a current IntPE registration in good standing and provide at least 5 references. At least 3 must be licensed engineers in a U.S. jurisdiction, IntPE registrants, or engineering registrants in Council-approved foreign jurisdictions. Applicants must also apply and pay the required fee.

More foreign engineers qualify without reexamination

The Delaware Council can license engineers from approved foreign jurisdictions without another exam, expanding recognition beyond Canadian provinces and territories. Applicants must hold a current, valid license in good standing and meet a listed professional-engineer qualification route. They must also apply and pay the required fee.

Engineering regulators gain court enforcement power

Delaware’s engineering Council can ask a court for an injunction to enforce a cease-and-desist order. This adds a court-enforcement tool for orders directing people or businesses to stop prohibited conduct.

Engineering permits end; public projects need licensees

The law removes engineering permits as an authorization pathway, including from ethics, discipline, and unauthorized-practice rules. State and local public bodies must engage licensed engineers for public-works engineering. That work must be under a licensed engineer’s direct supervision or responsible charge. Contracts that violate these requirements are null and void.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Ronald E. Gray
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 54 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 5/8/2025