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DelawareSB 309153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORK BY INMATES.

Sponsored By: Ray Seigfried (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Delaware inmates avoid deductions for prison costs

Delaware’s Department of Correction can no longer deduct incarceration costs from inmate accounts. It still deposits earnings and other income or benefits, including workers’ compensation and Social Security, into accounts payable upon release. Remaining deductions follow two priority levels. First come support payments for dependents receiving public assistance during incarceration or covered by court-ordered support, plus court-ordered restitution. Second come court costs, fines, and other court-ordered charges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/24/2026Governor

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

    6/30/2026House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/24/2026House

  4. Assigned to Corrections Committee in House

    6/4/2026House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/21/2026Senate

  6. Amendment SA 1 to SB 309 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/21/2026Senate

  7. Amendment SA 1 to SB 309 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    5/19/2026Senate

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

    5/13/2026Senate

  9. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

    5/13/2026Senate

  10. Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

    5/8/2026Senate

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