HB 194 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Sherae'a Moore (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Sarah McBride, Ernesto B Lopez, Bruce C. Ennis, Colin Bonini, Nicole Poore (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), John A. Kowalko, and Paul S. Baumbach.

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Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 16 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB 194 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNMARKED HUMAN BURIALS AND SKELETAL REMAINS.

Last action September 10, 2021 — Signed by Governor

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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 been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2021. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
28 sponsors

4 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (16 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act would revise the definition of Committee to include the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware in the body that determines the treatment and disposition of Native American unmarked burials and human skeletal remains. This Act would also add a new definition of a Committee convened by the Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to address discoveries of non-Native American unmarked burials and human skeletal remains, including those of enslaved individuals and undetermined cultural affiliation. This Act also adds new definitions for “lineal descendant” and “proven kinship” to replace the undefined term “next of kin.” This Act would also clarify responsibilities of various parties and encourage preservation of unmarked burials in place, consistent with the purposes of the Chapter. This Act would make failure to report a discovery of remains a prohibited act. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual and removes erroneous references to “subchapter.”

Bill Text

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Action History

September 10, 2021
Signed by Governor
June 30, 2021
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
June 24, 2021
Reported Out of Committee (Environment & Energy) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
June 22, 2021
Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate
June 22, 2021
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
June 18, 2021
Suspension of Rules in House
June 16, 2021
Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
May 18, 2021
Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 34 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Kendra Johnson Democratic
Dave G. Lawson Republican
Sherae'a Moore Democratic
Colin Bonini

Not signed on (34)

34 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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June 30, 2021

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	11	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	5	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
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
Ernesto B Lopez	—	Yea
Kyle Evans Gay	—	Yea
Sarah McBride	—	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
Marie Pinkney	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	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
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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2/3

June 22, 2021

Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	13	0	0	0
Democratic	16	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
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Yea
John L. Mitchell	—	Yea
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	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
Eric Morrison	Democratic	Yea
Franklin D. Cooke	Democratic	Yea
Kendra Johnson	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Krista Griffith	Democratic	Yea
Larry Lambert	Democratic	Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown	Democratic	Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	Democratic	Yea
Sherae'a Moore	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

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 194 do?: This Act would revise the definition of Committee to include the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware in the body that determines the treatment and disposition of Native American unmarked burials and human skeletal remains. This Act would also add a new definition of a Committee convened by the Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to address discoveries of non-Native American unmarked burials and human skeletal remains, including those of enslaved individuals and undetermined cultural affiliation. This Act also adds new definitions for “lineal descendant” and “proven kinship” to replace the undefined term “next of kin.” This Act would also clarify responsibilities of various parties and encourage preservation of unmarked burials in place, consistent with the purposes of the Chapter. This Act would make failure to report a discovery of remains a prohibited act. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual and removes erroneous references to “subchapter.”
Who sponsors HB 194?: HB 194 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Sherae'a Moore (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Sarah McBride, Ernesto B Lopez, Bruce C. Ennis, Colin Bonini, Nicole Poore (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), John A. Kowalko, and Paul S. Baumbach.
What is the current status of HB 194?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 194
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
Type: Bill
Introduced: May 18, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Kendra Johnson

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