Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 47 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING DUE TO THE DEATH OF A CURRENT OR FORMER PRESIDENT.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This Act establishes that State government offices are to close when a National Day of Mourning is declared due to the death of a current or former President.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (54)

54 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 47 do?
This Act establishes that State government offices are to close when a National Day of Mourning is declared due to the death of a current or former President.
Who sponsors SB 47?
SB 47 is sponsored by Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), William J. Carson (Democratic), and Brian Pettyjohn (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 47?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 47?
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