Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 289 — Sentence Modification Exclusion/Class A Felony

Last action — Corrections

  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 March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

This bill excludes a person convicted and sentenced for a class A felony from being able to have their sentence of incarceration modified under § 4217 of Title 11.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Corrections

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 289 do?
This bill excludes a person convicted and sentenced for a class A felony from being able to have their sentence of incarceration modified under § 4217 of Title 11.
Who sponsors HB 289?
HB 289 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 289?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 289?
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