Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed Senate 13 D cosponsors

SR 17 — EXPRESSING OUTRAGE OVER DEATHS INVOLVING AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PRESERVE FAITH AND TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND AFFIRMING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Last action — Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NOT VOTING

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    15 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

This resolution considers the increasingly egregious tactics, including lethal use of force, being used by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NOT VOTING

  2. Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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15 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 47 not signed on

Sponsors (15)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (47)

47 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 15 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 0006
Total 15006
% of votes cast 71%0%0%29%
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Not Voting
Dave G. Lawson Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Not Voting
Eric Buckson Republican Not Voting
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 17 do?
This resolution considers the increasingly egregious tactics, including lethal use of force, being used by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.
Who sponsors SR 17?
SR 17 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin, Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of SR 17?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SR 17?
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