Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 329 — Emergency Orders/GA Approval after 180 Days

Last action — Lieu/Substituted

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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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 introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires legislative approval for emergency orders after 180 days.

This bill allows the Governor to declare an emergency for 180 days but requires General Assembly approval for any extensions beyond that period. The Governor can also terminate an emergency order at any time.

Summary

This Act's purpose is to create checks and balances between the Executive and legislative Branches of State government relating to Emergency Orders. This Act recognizes the authority of the Governor to act in the event of an emergency by allowing the Governor to declare an emergency for 120 days and to renew that order for up to 60 more days, for a total of 180 days. Thereafter, to extend or renew the emergency order beyond the 180 days, such order will require the approval of the General Assembly. The Governor may terminate any emergency order or renewal order at any time.

Bill Text

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Action History

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Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 329 do?
This Act's purpose is to create checks and balances between the Executive and legislative Branches of State government relating to Emergency Orders. This Act recognizes the authority of the Governor to act in the event of an emergency by allowing the Governor to declare an emergency for 120 days and to renew that order for up to 60 more days, for a total of 180 days. Thereafter, to extend or renew the emergency order beyond the 180 days, such order will require the approval of the General Assembly. The Governor may terminate any emergency order or renewal order at any time.
Who sponsors HB 329?
HB 329 is sponsored by Richard G. Collins (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 329?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 329?
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