Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 342 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 16, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on July 01, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill reorganizes the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission and expands its authority.

This Act updates the structure and powers of the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. It increases membership, clarifies conflict-of-interest rules, and expands the Commission’s role in supporting film and media projects.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the media industry might benefit from increased support and job opportunities associated with expanded film and television projects in Delaware.
  • Families: Families may see increased economic activity and potential job opportunities in their communities as a result of more film and television productions.
  • Small Business: This bill may provide small businesses with more opportunities to engage with film projects through local hiring and vendor assistance.

Summary

This Act is a substitute for and differs from Senate Bill No. 342 by making the following changes: 1. Places the Commission back under the authority of the Division of Small Business and removes references throughout the original bill to the Delaware Tourism Office. 2. Adds authority for the Commission to make recommendations for model permitting language and processes. 3. Allows the Commission to develop a film-ready database of shooting locations, provide assistance in hiring local crews, vendors, and production support, and expand the Commission’s scope to include new media and the digital media landscape. 4. Provides more clarity for what constitutes a conflict of interest by replacing “family” with “close relative” and defining the term. This Act reorganizes the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission by increasing its membership from 9 to 11 members and modernizing the composition of the Commission to include specific industry and labor representatives. The Act directs the Governor to ensure that the Commission's membership reflects the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the State. Additionally, this Act establishes governance procedures for the Commission, including the selection of a chair, the establishment of staggered terms for appointed members, and the implementation of a conflict-of-interest restriction for Commission members. The Act also expands the Commission's powers by authorizing it to assist productions in navigating the permitting process, which includes developing a standardized statewide permit application and advocating before relevant permitting authorities. Furthermore, the Act explicitly tasks the Commission with coordinating business attraction functions alongside the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. Finally, the Act requires the Commission to submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly containing specific minimum performance and demographic data.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits

  4. Assigned to Administration Committee in House

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

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  7. Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 342, and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (57)

57 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

SM

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 26001
Republican 13001
Total 39002
% of votes cast 95%0%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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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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SM

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 5001
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 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 342 do?
This Act is a substitute for and differs from Senate Bill No. 342 by making the following changes: 1. Places the Commission back under the authority of the Division of Small Business and removes references throughout the original bill to the Delaware Tourism Office. 2. Adds authority for the Commission to make recommendations for model permitting language and processes. 3. Allows the Commission to develop a film-ready database of shooting locations, provide assistance in hiring local crews, vendors, and production support, and expand the Commission’s scope to include new media and the digital media landscape. 4. Provides more clarity for what constitutes a conflict of interest by replacing “family” with “close relative” and defining the term. This Act reorganizes the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission by increasing its membership from 9 to 11 members and modernizing the composition of the Commission to include specific industry and labor representatives. The Act directs the Governor to ensure that the Commission's membership reflects the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the State. Additionally, this Act establishes governance procedures for the Commission, including the selection of a chair, the establishment of staggered terms for appointed members, and the implementation of a conflict-of-interest restriction for Commission members. The Act also expands the Commission's powers by authorizing it to assist productions in navigating the permitting process, which includes developing a standardized statewide permit application and advocating before relevant permitting authorities. Furthermore, the Act explicitly tasks the Commission with coordinating business attraction functions alongside the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. Finally, the Act requires the Commission to submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly containing specific minimum performance and demographic data.
Who sponsors SB 342?
SB 342 is sponsored by Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of SB 342?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 16, 2026. Enacted.
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