Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 433 — Extend Alcohol Service until 2:00 AM

Last action — Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows bars and restaurants in Delaware to serve alcohol until 2:00 a.m.

This bill permits municipalities and counties in Delaware to extend the hours for serving alcoholic beverages from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. This change affects establishments like bars, restaurants, and clubs.

What this means for you
  • Families: {}
  • Consumers: This allows patrons to enjoy nightlife for a longer period, potentially enhancing their social experiences.
  • Small Business: This means bars and restaurants can potentially increase their sales by serving alcohol for an additional hour.

Summary

This Act allows municipalities or counties in Delaware to extend alcoholic liquor service hours for bars, restaurants, and clubs from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

61 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

3/4

Passed 38 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27000
Republican 11102
Total 38102
% 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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 433 do?
This Act allows municipalities or counties in Delaware to extend alcoholic liquor service hours for bars, restaurants, and clubs from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Who sponsors HB 433?
HB 433 is sponsored by Josue O Ortega (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 433?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 433?
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