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DelawareSB 60 w/ SA 2 + HA 2153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND UTILITY RATES.

Sponsored By: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

2026–2028 limit on power reliability charges

For 2026 through 2028, the Public Service Commission limits how much electric distribution companies can recover in rates for reliability capital. They cannot recover more than $125 million each year for these costs. The Commission may approve a higher amount only for emergencies or extraordinary needs.

Stops utilities from billing lobbying and ads

The law bars Delaware-regulated utilities from charging customers for lobbying or trying to sway laws or rules. Utilities also cannot recover dues to groups that lobby, political donations, or charitable giving, including to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) groups. Most brand advertising and public relations that promote goodwill or influence public opinion cannot be put in rates. Ads required by law or a Commission order are allowed. Consumer education about income-based service, special rates, pilot programs, efficiency, beneficial electrification, renewable energy, and transportation electrification is allowed. Notices about outages, safety, emergencies, and job openings are also allowed. These rules apply to costs in base rates, riders, and other charges.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • William J. Carson

    Democratic • House

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 9

Senate vote • 6/26/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 29 • No: 9

Senate vote • 3/20/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/16/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/26/2025Senate

  3. Passed By House. Votes: 29 YES 9 NO 2 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    6/25/2025House

  4. Amendment HA 2 to SB 60 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/25/2025House

  5. Amendment HA 1 to SB 60 - Stricken in House

    6/25/2025House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/24/2025House

  7. Amendment HA 2 to SB 60 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/24/2025Senate

  8. Amendment HA 1 to SB 60 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/18/2025Senate

  9. Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House

    3/25/2025House

  10. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    3/20/2025Senate

  11. Amendment SA 2 to SB 60 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    3/20/2025Senate

  12. Amendment SA 1 to SB 60 - Stricken in Senate

    3/20/2025Senate

  13. Amendment SA 2 to SB 60 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    3/19/2025Senate

  14. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    3/12/2025Senate

  15. Amendment SA 1 to SB 60 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    3/11/2025Senate

  16. Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

    2/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    2/21/2025

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