Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SR 16 — EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE, AFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW, RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FACED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CALLING FOR FACT-BASED REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Last action — Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

This resolution acknowledges the tragedy of loss of life, affirms the importance of peaceful protest, and recognizes the challenging conditions faced during law enforcement operations. It emphasizes respect for due process and the need for a careful, fact-based review of events.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

  2. Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (56)

56 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

SM

Failed 6 Yea · 0 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 00015
Republican 6000
Total 60015
% of votes cast 29%0%0%71%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Not Voting
Daniel Cruce Democratic Not Voting
Darius J. Brown Democratic Not Voting
David P. Sokola Democratic Not Voting
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Not Voting
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Not Voting
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Not Voting
Marie Pinkney Democratic Not Voting
Nicole Poore Democratic Not Voting
Ray Seigfried Democratic Not Voting
Russell Huxtable Democratic Not Voting
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Not Voting
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Not Voting
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Not Voting
Trey Paradee Democratic Not Voting
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 16 do?
This resolution acknowledges the tragedy of loss of life, affirms the importance of peaceful protest, and recognizes the challenging conditions faced during law enforcement operations. It emphasizes respect for due process and the need for a careful, fact-based review of events.
Who sponsors SR 16?
SR 16 is sponsored by David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), and Gerald W. Hocker (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 16?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 16?
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