Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HS 1 for HB 427 w/ HA 1 — Hunters/Aged 16 to 17/Updates

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 19, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on August 19, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    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 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows 16 and 17-year-olds to hunt and practice shooting without adult supervision under certain conditions.

This bill permits 16 and 17-year-olds to engage in target practice and hunting without direct supervision if they have completed a hunter education course and have parental permission. They can also hunt with a valid Delaware hunting license.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means parents can allow their teenagers to participate in hunting and shooting activities with fewer restrictions.

Summary

This substitute bill allows target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16 or 17 year old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above provided the 16 or 17 year old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16 or 17 year old has completed a hunter education course. Additionally, a 16 or 17 year old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Signed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 15 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

SM

Passed 14 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 9600
Republican 5001
Total 14601
% of votes cast 67%29%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Nay
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Nay
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Nay
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Nay
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Nay
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Nay
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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SM

Passed 28 Yea · 9 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15903
Republican 13001
Total 28904
% of votes cast 68%22%0%10%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Nay
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Not Voting
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Nay
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Not Voting
Josue O Ortega Democratic Yea
Kamela T Smith Democratic Nay
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Nay
Krista Griffith Democratic Nay
Larry Lambert Democratic Nay
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Not Voting
Mara Gorman Democratic Nay
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Nay
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Nay
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 Not Voting
Jeff Hilovsky 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
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HS 1 for HB 427 w/ HA 1 do?
This substitute bill allows target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16 or 17 year old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above provided the 16 or 17 year old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16 or 17 year old has completed a hunter education course. Additionally, a 16 or 17 year old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.
Who sponsors HS 1 for HB 427 w/ HA 1?
HS 1 for HB 427 w/ HA 1 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican).
What is the current status of HS 1 for HB 427 w/ HA 1?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 19, 2026. Enacted.
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