Recreational Hunting/Updates to Title 7
Families that engage in recreational hunting may benefit from the expanded opportunities and adjusted regulations.
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HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2 — Recreational Hunting/Updates to Title 7
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 11, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on June 11, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates hunting regulations and expands recreational hunting opportunities in Delaware.
This Act makes several changes to Delaware's hunting laws, including permitting Sunday hunting and updating hunting equipment standards. It also changes the list of game animals.
What this means for you
- Workers: For those working in the hunting and outdoor recreation industries, this may lead to increased participation and potential job opportunities.
- Families: Families that engage in recreational hunting may benefit from the expanded opportunities and adjusted regulations.
Summary
This Act makes multiple changes to Title 7 of the Delaware Code. First it increases recreational hunting opportunities and clarifies that Sunday hunting is permitted for all game animals and game birds that the Department has established hunting seasons for, while allowing private landowners and public agencies discretion when and where Sunday hunting is permitted without being overly burdensome. This Act amends and simplifies the caliber of handgun ammunition permitted for deer hunting as well as updates the use of other hunting implements consistent with new and improved technology. This Act removes European and snowshoe hares as game animals and includes skunks and weasels as such.
Bill Text
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Read HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2 on the official Delaware source →Action History
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Signed
Sponsors
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (61)
61 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 61 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel Cruce | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Ray Seigfried | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2 do?
- This Act makes multiple changes to Title 7 of the Delaware Code. First it increases recreational hunting opportunities and clarifies that Sunday hunting is permitted for all game animals and game birds that the Department has established hunting seasons for, while allowing private landowners and public agencies discretion when and where Sunday hunting is permitted without being overly burdensome. This Act amends and simplifies the caliber of handgun ammunition permitted for deer hunting as well as updates the use of other hunting implements consistent with new and improved technology. This Act removes European and snowshoe hares as game animals and includes skunks and weasels as such.
- Who sponsors HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2?
- HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 11, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2?
- Track HB 278 w/ HA 1, HA 2 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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