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

HB 473 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH BENEFITS.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill provides death benefits to certain public works employees who die while on the job.

This legislation amends Delaware law to extend line-of-duty death benefits to county or municipal public works employees. These benefits apply when employees are involved in job-related activities related to public infrastructure.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that public works employees may have increased financial support for their families in the event of a job-related death.

Summary

This Act grants line-of-duty death benefits under Title 18, Chapter 66 to county or municipal public works employees working in job-related activities to construct, repair, or maintain public works infrastructure.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (60)

60 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 473 do?
This Act grants line-of-duty death benefits under Title 18, Chapter 66 to county or municipal public works employees working in job-related activities to construct, repair, or maintain public works infrastructure.
Who sponsors HB 473?
HB 473 is sponsored by William Bush (Democratic) and Bryan W. Shupe (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 473?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 473?
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