Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HA 1 to HB 446 —

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    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 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This amendment clarifies the Department of Agriculture's authority to impose fines related to forest land protection.

The amendment specifies that the Department of Agriculture can only impose fines as allowed by Delaware law concerning forest lands. This aligns with existing language in the state's forestry regulations.

Summary

This Amendment to House Bill No. 446 clarifies that the existing statutory authority for the Department of Agriculture to impose fines is limited to fines and civil penalties otherwise authorized under the Delaware Code relating to the protection of forest lands. This language is consistent with language elsewhere in Chapter 10 of Title 3 pertaining to the State Forestry Fund and the disposition of fines.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Passed

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 HA 1 to HB 446 do?
This Amendment to House Bill No. 446 clarifies that the existing statutory authority for the Department of Agriculture to impose fines is limited to fines and civil penalties otherwise authorized under the Delaware Code relating to the protection of forest lands. This language is consistent with language elsewhere in Chapter 10 of Title 3 pertaining to the State Forestry Fund and the disposition of fines.
Who sponsors HA 1 to HB 446?
HA 1 to HB 446 is sponsored by William J. Carson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HA 1 to HB 446?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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