SR 17 — EXPRESSING OUTRAGE OVER DEATHS INVOLVING AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PRESERVE FAITH AND TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND AFFIRMING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Last action — Passed Senate
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed both chambers. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now goes to the executive.
Next likely step: transmittal to the executive for signature or veto.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
This resolution considers the increasingly egregious tactics, including lethal use of force, being used by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.
Bill Text
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Read SR 17 on the official Delaware source →Action History
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Passed Senate
Sponsors
- David P. Sokola · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David P. Sokola Democratic
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 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Not Voting |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 17 do?
- This resolution considers the increasingly egregious tactics, including lethal use of force, being used by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Who sponsors SR 17?
- SR 17 is sponsored by David P. Sokola (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SR 17?
- This bill has passed both chambers. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now goes to the executive.
- Where can I track SR 17?
- Track SR 17 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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