SB 75 is sponsored by Krista Griffith (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Colin Bonini, Catherine Cloutier, Bruce C. Ennis, Paul S. Baumbach, Gerald L. Brady, Ruth Briggs King, and John L. Mitchell.

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Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB 75 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PAYMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE CLAIMS.

Last action July 17, 2019 — Signed by Governor

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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
16 sponsors

2 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act makes the following changes to provisions required in life insurance policies issued in this State: (1) Specifies that a certified copy of an insured's death certificate, or other lawful evidence providing equivalent information, is acceptable as due proof of death. (2) Requires that interest be paid on the death benefit due under a life insurance policy.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 17, 2019
Signed by Governor
July 01, 2019
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
June 05, 2019
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
May 13, 2019
Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
May 09, 2019
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
April 17, 2019
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
April 16, 2019
Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 46 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

William Bush Democratic
Trey Paradee Democratic

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (46)

46 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

July 01, 2019

Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	17	0	0	0
Democratic	12	0	0	0
Republican	12	0	0	0
Total	41	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Andria L. Bennett	—	Yea
David Bentz	—	Yea
Earl G. Jaques Jr.	—	Yea
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Yea
John J. Viola	—	Yea
John L. Mitchell	—	Yea
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	Yea
Quinton Johnson	—	Yea
Raymond Seigfried	—	Yea
Ruth Briggs King	—	Yea
Sean Matthews	—	Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker	—	Yea
Stephen Smyk	—	Yea
Valerie Longhurst	—	Yea
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Franklin D. Cooke	Democratic	Yea
Kendra Johnson	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Krista Griffith	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown	Democratic	Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	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
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Yea
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Yea
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

Official roll call →

SM

May 09, 2019

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	7	0	0	0
Democratic	9	0	0	0
Republican	5	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Anthony Delcollo	—	Yea
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Catherine Cloutier	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
David B. McBride	—	Yea
Ernesto B Lopez	—	Yea
Harris B. McDowell	—	Yea
Bryan Townsend	Democratic	Yea
Darius J. Brown	Democratic	Yea
David P. Sokola	Democratic	Yea
John "Jack" Walsh	Democratic	Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	Democratic	Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman	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
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

finance health-insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 75 do?: This Act makes the following changes to provisions required in life insurance policies issued in this State: (1) Specifies that a certified copy of an insured's death certificate, or other lawful evidence providing equivalent information, is acceptable as due proof of death. (2) Requires that interest be paid on the death benefit due under a life insurance policy.
Who sponsors SB 75?: SB 75 is sponsored by Krista Griffith (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), William Bush (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Colin Bonini, Catherine Cloutier, Bruce C. Ennis, Paul S. Baumbach, Gerald L. Brady, Ruth Briggs King, and John L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of SB 75?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2019. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 75
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)
Type: Bill
Introduced: April 16, 2019
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: William Bush

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