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DelawareSB 145 w/ SA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS.

Sponsored By: Bryan Townsend (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New 4% tax on self-insurers

Self‑insuring employers must report last year’s payroll by January 30 each year. The State charges a tax equal to 4% of the premium payable on that payroll, and payment is required to become or remain a self‑insurer. The Department can audit payroll and job classifications at the employer’s expense. Insurance carriers must also report compensation payments by March 31 and September 30 each year. The State calculates semiannual assessments that include 100% of workers’ comp administration, inspection, and safety costs. The State keeps a special Workers’ Compensation Fund, and any year‑end balance does not return to the General Fund.

Stronger penalties on insurers and agents

Insurers and self‑insurers that break workers’ comp rules or make false statements are fined $100 to $1,000 for each offense after notice and a hearing. People who act for unauthorized insurers can be fined $100 to $1,000, jailed up to 90 days, or both. Fines are paid to the State.

Clearer workers' comp agreements and payments

When you and your employer agree on workers’ comp, they must file the signed agreement with the Department of Labor. After approval, it is final unless later changed under law. A Department form must explain eligibility, include your acknowledgment, and be notarized or witnessed. Disability checks or direct‑deposit forms must show a warning that accepting payment means you say you are entitled to it; false statements are crimes. Direct‑deposit forms must be dated and signed by you and the insurer. Deductible clauses do not need to be filed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 2

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 18 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/30/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 10 On Its Merits

    6/25/2025House

  4. Assigned to Labor Committee in House

    6/18/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 2 NO 1 ABSENT

    6/17/2025Senate

  6. Amendment SA 1 to SB 145 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/17/2025Senate

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    6/17/2025Senate

  8. Amendment SA 1 to SB 145 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/13/2025Senate

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in Senate

    5/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    5/14/2025

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