HB 291 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 291 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRISONS AND PRISONERS.

Last action June 24, 2026 — Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 05, 2026. Enacted.

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

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

Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill prevents the Department of Corrections from contracting inmate labor to for-profit entities.

The Act prohibits the Delaware Department of Corrections from entering contracts with for-profit companies for inmate labor. However, it does not affect regulations regarding outside employment and work release as defined in another statute.

Summary

This Act prohibits the Department of Corrections from entering into contracts with any for-profit entity for the use of inmate labor. This Act does not apply to § 6533 of Title 11 relating to outside employment and work release.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 24, 2026
Signed by Governor
June 16, 2026
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NOT VOTING
May 05, 2026
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable
April 16, 2026
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
April 16, 2026
Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 6 NO 2 ABSENT
March 24, 2026
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 7 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
March 05, 2026
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 50 not signed on · 6 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (50)

50 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SM

June 16, 2026

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	15	0	0	0
Republican	4	0	0	2
Total	19	0	0	2
% of votes cast	90%	0%	0%	10%

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	Not Voting

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SM

April 16, 2026

Passed 33 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	27	0	0	0
Republican	6	6	0	2
Total	33	6	0	2
% of votes cast	80%	15%	0%	5%

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	Nay
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Nay
Jeff Hilovsky	Republican	Nay
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Nay
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Nay
Michael F. Smith	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Nay
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Shannon Morris	Republican	Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 291 do?: This Act prohibits the Department of Corrections from entering into contracts with any for-profit entity for the use of inmate labor. This Act does not apply to § 6533 of Title 11 relating to outside employment and work release.
Who sponsors HB 291?: HB 291 is sponsored by Nicole Poore (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 291?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 05, 2026. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 291
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 05, 2026
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Nicole Poore

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