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DelawareSB 28153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS WITH FIRE OR AMBULANCE COMPANIES.

Sponsored By: Darius J. Brown (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

$7,000 funeral benefit with volunteer service limits

Beginning October 1, 2025, the law provides a fixed $7,000 funeral payment instead of paying reasonable expenses up to $7,000. It covers eligible members of Delaware volunteer fire companies, their ladies auxiliaries, and volunteer ambulance and rescue companies. The law adds a requirement of at least 10 years of active service in Delaware. Service across one or more of these groups counts toward the total. Otherwise eligible state employees remain eligible when entitled to burial benefits under Title 11, sections 8331, 8395, or 8846, or Title 29, sections 5316 or 5546.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Darius J. Brown

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • 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

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote • 6/26/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/9/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    6/26/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

    6/17/2025House

  4. Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

    6/11/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/10/2025Senate

  6. Amendment SA 1 to SB 28 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/10/2025Senate

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    3/12/2025Senate

  8. Amendment SA 1 to SB 28 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    3/12/2025Senate

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    1/3/2025Senate

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