# Delaware HS 1 for HB 390: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND BID OPENINGS FOR ELECTRONIC BIDDING.

Delaware HS 1 for HB 390, AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND BID OPENINGS FOR ELECTRONIC BIDDING., is a 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026) House bill sponsored by Eric Morrison (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-09-08 (Signed by Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Delaware HS 1 for HB 390
- State: Delaware
- Session: 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)
- Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND BID OPENINGS FOR ELECTRONIC BIDDING.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-06-16
- Last action: 2026-09-08, Signed by Governor
- Sponsor: Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (58 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Electronic bidding with protected paper options: mixed, low. Delaware agencies may require electronic bids or offer them alongside paper bids when they find electronic bidding useful. Bid requests must explain accepted methods and name the required electronic platform or provider. Agencies must accept paper submissions for covered purchases and public works…
- Contractors can agree to award delays: mixed, low. Public works awards are generally due within 30 days after bid opening, or 60 days for school districts. Bid-compliance or bidder-responsibility issues allow up to five extra working days, with advance notice. The agency and chosen bidder may also agree to extend the award deadline. The law sets no…
- Online bid openings change public access: mixed, low. For electronic-only bidding, an agency representative and witness open bids immediately after the deadline, without a required public meeting. Agencies record bidder names, submission times and prices, and prepare a bid-results table. When both paper and electronic bids are accepted, openings must…
- State contract notices move online: mixed, low. Government Support Services runs Delaware’s central system for procurement records and public contract postings. Other agency bidding systems need the Director’s written approval, must connect to the central system, and publish required information there. Posting required notices through the design…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Eric Morrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-24 | Senate | Passed (3/4 required) | pass | 21 | 0 |   |
| 2026-06-16 | House | Passed (3/5 required) | pass | 37 | 1 |   |

## Actions (5)

- 2026-09-08: Signed by Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-24: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES (Senate)
- 2026-06-18: Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits (Senate)
- 2026-06-16: Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-06-16: Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 3 ABSENT (House)

## Bill text

- Current, 2026-06-11: [HTML](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=143538&legislationTypeId=6&docTypeId=2)

## Related bills

- HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST LICENSURE ACT. (passed house)
- HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO SUPPORT POOR PERSONS. (signed)
- SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS. (vetoed)
- SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. (vetoed)
- HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY CONSUMERS. (vetoed)
- HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING FOAM AND EQUIPMENT. (failed)

## Sources
- [Current (HTML)](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=143538&legislationTypeId=6&docTypeId=2)

## Related
- [HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HS1FORHB449-153)
- [HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB357-153)
- [SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB231-153)
- [SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB279-153)
- [HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB393-153)
- [HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB356-153)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HS1FORHB390-153 (as of 2026-10-19).