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DelawareSB 27153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS.

Sponsored By: Darius J. Brown (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New Delaware office supports immigrants

The law creates Delaware’s Office of New Americans within the Department of State to support immigrants and refugees. The Secretary of State appoints its Director. The office shares information about starting businesses, investing, using job skills, becoming a citizen, English classes, and available services. It develops ways to improve access to state resources regardless of English skills and works to prevent exploitation and fraud. It answers questions, recommends policies, reviews its work, and coordinates with the Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration Assistance. An advisory committee brings together state agencies, immigrant-serving groups, and public representation to recommend changes and improve access to services. It must hold at least one public hearing each year on attracting, retaining, and integrating immigrants. The law does not directly change taxes, benefit eligibility, wages, or fees, or provide household payments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Darius J. Brown

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Madinah Wilson-Anton

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 76 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/25/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 34 • No: 2

Senate vote • 1/14/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/30/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2026Senate

  3. Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 2 NO 5 ABSENT

    6/25/2026House

  4. Amendment HA 1 to SB 27 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/25/2026House

  5. Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits

    6/16/2026House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to SB 27 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    5/6/2026Senate

  7. Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

    1/29/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    1/28/2026House

  9. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    1/15/2026House

  10. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    1/14/2026Senate

  11. Amendment SA 2 to SB 27 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NO

    1/14/2026Senate

  12. Amendment SA 2 to SB 27 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    1/14/2026Senate

  13. Amendment SA 1 to SB 27 - Stricken in Senate

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Amendment SA 1 to SB 27 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    1/14/2026Senate

  15. Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    1/13/2026Senate

  16. Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

    3/19/2025Senate

  17. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

    3/19/2025Senate

  18. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    1/3/2025Senate

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