DelawareSB 38 w/ SA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RETIRED LAW-ENFORCEMENT ANIMALS.

Sponsored By: Dave G. Lawson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Vet and farrier help for retired law-enforcement horses

Owners who adopt a retired law-enforcement horse under a written transfer get up to $3,000 a year back for vet care and farrier services. Vet care includes prescription medicine, surgery for serious life or health risks, and cremation. Elective surgery is not covered. You must give receipts or other proof when the agency asks. Only horses that retire on or after the program start date qualify, and agencies that use horses must set the claim and payment rules.

Vet care help for retired law-enforcement dogs

Owners who adopt a retired law-enforcement dog under a written transfer get up to $1,500 a year back for vet care. Covered care includes prescription medicine, surgery for serious life or health risks, and cremation. Elective surgery is not covered. You must give receipts or other proof when the agency asks. State agencies and local police departments set the claim and payment rules.

Reimbursements start six months after law

The law is in effect now. Agencies start the reimbursement programs six months after enactment. Owners can file claims and follow the new rules starting on that date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Darius J. Brown
Democratic • Senate
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
William J. Carson
Democratic • House
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Franklin D. Cooke
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Daniel B. Short
Republican • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Trey Paradee
Democratic • Senate
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
Bryan W. Shupe
Republican • 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: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/12/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
8/20/2025Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6/12/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
4/9/2025House
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
3/26/2025House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/25/2025Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 38 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/25/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
3/19/2025Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 38 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
1/28/2025Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
1/10/2025Senate

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1/10/2025
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