Delaware 152nd General Assembly Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HB 453 w/ HA 1 — Backflow Preventors/Updates

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  2. Died in session

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act protects Delaware’s fresh water supply while also reducing costs for small businesses and single-family residential homeowners by eliminating the requirements for installation and yearly inspections of backflow preventors on low-hazard water users. However, an otherwise low hazard property that has fire sprinkler systems, in-ground lawn sprinklers, swimming pools, hot tubs, or similar systems connected to its fresh water supply will be required to install a backflow preventor. Under § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution, this Act requires a two-thirds majority vote because it constitutes an implicit charter change, as the ordinances it seeks to override derive their authority from municipal charters. This Act also makes a technical correction on line 16. The word “shall” is changed to “must” to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

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Action History

  1. Defeated

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 453 w/ HA 1 do?
This Act protects Delaware’s fresh water supply while also reducing costs for small businesses and single-family residential homeowners by eliminating the requirements for installation and yearly inspections of backflow preventors on low-hazard water users. However, an otherwise low hazard property that has fire sprinkler systems, in-ground lawn sprinklers, swimming pools, hot tubs, or similar systems connected to its fresh water supply will be required to install a backflow preventor. Under § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution, this Act requires a two-thirds majority vote because it constitutes an implicit charter change, as the ordinances it seeks to override derive their authority from municipal charters. This Act also makes a technical correction on line 16. The word “shall” is changed to “must” to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors HB 453 w/ HA 1?
HB 453 w/ HA 1 is sponsored by Sean M. Lynn (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 453 w/ HA 1?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 453 w/ HA 1?
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