HB 465 is sponsored by Marie Pinkney (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), and Cyndie Romer (Democratic).

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed House 10 D cosponsors

HB 465 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.

Last action June 30, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

Passed House

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill includes virtual currency in the definition of money laundering and regulates its recovery for victims.

This bill modifies the definition of money laundering to include virtual currency, allowing the state to recover it for victims. It also establishes procedures for disposing of unreturnable virtual currency.

What this means for you

Workers: If you are a worker in finance or law enforcement, this bill reinforces the legal framework around digital asset crimes.

Summary

This Act adds virtual currency to the money laundering definition in the criminal code and gives the State legal authority to attempt to return virtual currency for victims. It also provides that if money cannot be returned to the victims of the crime, or are outside of the United States, it should be disposed of per order of the Superior Court.

Bill Text

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Action History

June 30, 2026
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
June 24, 2026
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
June 11, 2026
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
June 11, 2026
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
June 10, 2026
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
June 04, 2026
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on · 1 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (52)

52 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3/4

June 30, 2026

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	15	0	0	0
Republican	6	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

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	Yea
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Eric Buckson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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3/4

June 11, 2026

Passed 38 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	27	0	0	0
Republican	11	1	0	2
Total	38	1	0	2
% of votes cast	93%	2%	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	Yea
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Yea
Jeff Hilovsky	Republican	Nay
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	Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

finance technology

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 465 do?: This Act adds virtual currency to the money laundering definition in the criminal code and gives the State legal authority to attempt to return virtual currency for victims. It also provides that if money cannot be returned to the victims of the crime, or are outside of the United States, it should be disposed of per order of the Superior Court.
Who sponsors HB 465?: HB 465 is sponsored by Marie Pinkney (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), William J. Carson (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), and Cyndie Romer (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 465?: This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 465?: Track HB 465 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 465
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Type: Bill
Introduced: June 04, 2026
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Marie Pinkney

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