Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 353 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT.

Last action — Motion to Suspend Rules in Senate by Vote: 6 YES 15 NO. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules to consider SB 353

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 6% · 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.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 2 recorded votes so far — a real headwind.

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In plain language

The bill puts a pause on new large-scale data center developments in Delaware until 2027.

This legislation imposes a moratorium on applications and permits for large-scale data centers in Delaware, lasting until January 31, 2027. A greater than majority vote is required for its passage, as outlined by the Delaware Constitution.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means there may be less immediate pressure on local resources and ecosystems related to data center developments.

Summary

This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (60)

60 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

Failed 6 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 01500
Republican 6000
Total 61500
% of votes cast 29%71%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Nay
Daniel Cruce Democratic Nay
Darius J. Brown Democratic Nay
David P. Sokola Democratic Nay
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Nay
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Nay
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Nay
Marie Pinkney Democratic Nay
Nicole Poore Democratic Nay
Ray Seigfried Democratic Nay
Russell Huxtable Democratic Nay
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Nay
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Nay
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Nay
Trey Paradee Democratic Nay
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

Official roll call →

SM

Failed 6 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 01500
Republican 6000
Total 61500
% of votes cast 29%71%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Nay
Daniel Cruce Democratic Nay
Darius J. Brown Democratic Nay
David P. Sokola Democratic Nay
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Nay
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Nay
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Nay
Marie Pinkney Democratic Nay
Nicole Poore Democratic Nay
Ray Seigfried Democratic Nay
Russell Huxtable Democratic Nay
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Nay
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Nay
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Nay
Trey Paradee Democratic Nay
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

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 353 do?
This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.
Who sponsors SB 353?
SB 353 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican) and Eric Buckson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 353?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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