Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 139 — Line-of-Duty Death Claims/Ins. Commissioner

Last action — Lieu/Substituted

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

This Act eliminates a requirement for the Insurance Commissioner to hold a hearing for every Line-of-Duty Death claim, and instead mandates they occur only if the claim is contested. These hearings can be emotional burdens for families and covered persons, can delay the adjudication of the claim, and are costly for the Department of Insurance to conduct. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Drafting Manual.

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 139 do?
This Act eliminates a requirement for the Insurance Commissioner to hold a hearing for every Line-of-Duty Death claim, and instead mandates they occur only if the claim is contested. These hearings can be emotional burdens for families and covered persons, can delay the adjudication of the claim, and are costly for the Department of Insurance to conduct. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors HB 139?
HB 139 is sponsored by William Bush (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 139?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 139?
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