Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 19 D · 9 R cosponsors

HB 290 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUERTO RICO DAY.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on June 11, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 30 sponsors

    30 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 9 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill establishes June 11 as Puerto Rico Day in Delaware.

The Act designates June 11 as Puerto Rico Day, a ceremonial day to celebrate Puerto Rico in Delaware. This is a formal recognition intended to promote awareness and honor the Puerto Rican community.

Summary

This Act designates "Puerto Rico Day" as a ceremonial day to be commemorated annually on June 11 in Delaware.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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30 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 32 not signed on

Sponsors (30)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (32)

32 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

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Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14001
Republican 6000
Total 20001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Not Voting
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
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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Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27000
Republican 14000
Total 41000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Yea
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Yea
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Yea
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Yea
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Yea
Kevin S Hensley Republican Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Yea
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Yea
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Yea
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 290 do?
This Act designates "Puerto Rico Day" as a ceremonial day to be commemorated annually on June 11 in Delaware.
Who sponsors HB 290?
HB 290 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Richard G. Collins (Republican), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 290?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 290?
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