Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 285 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Summary

This Act amends Chapter 40 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to revise and clarify provisions relating to sediment and stormwater management. The Act updates the chapter title to reflect the full scope and purpose of the law; removes outdated and redundant language and standardizes terminology for consistency with current program practices and applicable regulations; adds and revises definitions to improve clarity and alignment with existing regulations; removes certain provisions related to designated watersheds and special management areas that are no longer necessary due to updated regulatory requirements and local code provisions; reorganizes and consolidates multiple sections to improve readability and administrative clarity, including provisions related standard plans; removes outdated provisions related to interim program requirements and program establishment; revises provisions related to the Regulatory Advisory Committee by specifying representation to ensure a balanced and manageable body; updates requirements related to plan approval, certification, construction review, and maintenance reviews; revises the public notification process for regulatory guidance documents and removes reference to inapplicable statutory reference and expanding notification methods; removes overly detailed provisions that are addressed in regulation; clarifies enforcement authorities, including the types of violations that may trigger Department action, and increases penalty amounts to align with those set forth in Chapter 60 of Title 7. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

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Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (60)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 285 do?
This Act amends Chapter 40 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code to revise and clarify provisions relating to sediment and stormwater management. The Act updates the chapter title to reflect the full scope and purpose of the law; removes outdated and redundant language and standardizes terminology for consistency with current program practices and applicable regulations; adds and revises definitions to improve clarity and alignment with existing regulations; removes certain provisions related to designated watersheds and special management areas that are no longer necessary due to updated regulatory requirements and local code provisions; reorganizes and consolidates multiple sections to improve readability and administrative clarity, including provisions related standard plans; removes outdated provisions related to interim program requirements and program establishment; revises provisions related to the Regulatory Advisory Committee by specifying representation to ensure a balanced and manageable body; updates requirements related to plan approval, certification, construction review, and maintenance reviews; revises the public notification process for regulatory guidance documents and removes reference to inapplicable statutory reference and expanding notification methods; removes overly detailed provisions that are addressed in regulation; clarifies enforcement authorities, including the types of violations that may trigger Department action, and increases penalty amounts to align with those set forth in Chapter 60 of Title 7. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors SB 285?
SB 285 is sponsored by William Bush (Democratic) and Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 285?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 285?
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