Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 7 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 43 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION EXAMINERS.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    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 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

This Act limits the ability to set professional standards and licensing requirements for plumbing or HVACR licensees to the Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners. This Act requires a 2/3 vote requirement because it indirectly impacts a municipal charter.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

34 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 43 includes a clarification in the definition of "State HVACR License," specifying that it pertains to services in Delaware, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Additionally, it requires a two-thirds vote from all members elected to each house for the bill's enactment. This change ensures that local jurisdictions must recognize the State HVACR License without additional requirements, streamlining the process for professionals in the field.

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Mantzavinos DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE AMENDMENT NO.
Mantzavinos & Rep.
2 TO SENATE BILL NO.
Osienski Sens.
43 AMEND Senate Bill No.
Huxtable, Pettyjohn, Poore, Townsend, Walsh;
43 by inserting in the enactment clause after “DELAWARE” and before the colon the following:
Reps.
“(Two-thirds of all members elected to each house thereof concurring therein)”." FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No.
Burns, Snyder-Hall DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO.
43 by deleting line 7 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
43 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION EXAMINERS.
“air conditioning, and refrigeration services in Delaware.” SYNOPSIS This amendment makes a technical correction to the definition of State HVACR License and adds the 2/3 vote requirement to the enactment clause that is noted in the bill’s synopsis.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Amend Chapter 18, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and by redesignating accordingly:
§ 1802.
Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
( ) “State HVACR License” means a license given by the Board to an individual to provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services in Delaware.
( ) “State Plumbing License” means a license given by the Board to an individual to provide plumbing services in Delaware.
§ 1807.
License required;
exemptions.
(d) The State Plumbing License issued by the Board must be recognized by any county, city, and municipality in Delaware without reservations or additional requirements to do work in these jurisdictions.
(d) (e) The penalty for a violation of this section is, for a first offense, a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $3,000, and, for a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $3,000 nor more than $6,000.
The Justice of the Peace Courts Court shall have has jurisdiction over violations of this section.
§ 1820.
License required;
exemptions.
(d) The State HVACR License issued by the Board must be recognized by any county, city, and municipality in Delaware without reservations or additional requirements to do work in these jurisdictions.
(d) (e) The penalty for a violation of this section is, for a first offense, a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $3,000, and, for a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $3,000 nor more than $6,000.
The Justice of the Peace Courts have Court has jurisdiction over violations of this section.
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01/09/2025 09:26 PM SYNOPSIS This Act limits the ability to set professional standards and licensing requirements for plumbing or HVACR licensees to the Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners.
This Act requires a 2/3 vote requirement because it indirectly impacts a municipal charter.
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Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

  2. Re-Assigned to Labor Committee in House

  3. Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

  4. Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 3 NO 2 VACANT

  5. Amendment SA 2 to SB 43 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT

  6. Amendment SA 1 to SB 43 - Stricken in Senate

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 4 Favorable

  8. Amendment SA 2 to SB 43 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  9. Amendment SA 1 to SB 43 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  10. Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

  11. Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (53)

53 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

2/3

Passed 16 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 10300
Republican 6000
Total 16300
% of votes cast 84%16%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Nay
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
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Nay
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Nay
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Yea
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 43 do?
This Act limits the ability to set professional standards and licensing requirements for plumbing or HVACR licensees to the Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners. This Act requires a 2/3 vote requirement because it indirectly impacts a municipal charter.
Who sponsors SB 43?
SB 43 is sponsored by Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), and Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 43?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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