HB 170 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), William Bush (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 170 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MICROBREWERIES.

Last action June 24, 2025 — Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 15, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on June 24, 2025.

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.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Currently, the microbrewery statute permits a business to own 1 microbrewery and up to 2 brewpubs (a microbrewery that also has a restaurant as part of its business). This legislation would permit a microbrewery to choose to operate either 2 brewpubs or 1 additional microbrewery and 1 brewpub, under common ownership. The total number of licenses the business could hold remains 3, but it allows the business to choose 2 microbreweries and 1 brewpub, or 1 microbrewery and 2 brewpubs. A microbrewery can also choose to operate just one establishment.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 24, 2025
Signed by Governor
June 17, 2025
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
June 12, 2025
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
May 22, 2025
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
May 22, 2025
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
May 20, 2025
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
May 15, 2025
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (52)

52 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SM

June 17, 2025

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	15	0	0	0
Republican	5	0	0	1
Total	20	0	0	1
% 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	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	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Not Voting
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Eric Buckson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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May 22, 2025

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	23	0	0	3
Republican	13	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	0	0	0	1
Total	36	0	0	5
% of votes cast	88%	0%	0%	12%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Stell Parker Selby	—	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Kamela T Smith	Democratic	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
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 170 do?: Currently, the microbrewery statute permits a business to own 1 microbrewery and up to 2 brewpubs (a microbrewery that also has a restaurant as part of its business). This legislation would permit a microbrewery to choose to operate either 2 brewpubs or 1 additional microbrewery and 1 brewpub, under common ownership. The total number of licenses the business could hold remains 3, but it allows the business to choose 2 microbreweries and 1 brewpub, or 1 microbrewery and 2 brewpubs. A microbrewery can also choose to operate just one establishment.
Who sponsors HB 170?: HB 170 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), William Bush (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 170?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 15, 2025. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 170
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Type: Bill
Introduced: May 15, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Bryan Townsend

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