Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Failed 1 R cosponsors

SA 1 to HB 222 —

Last action — Defeated

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled -4% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    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 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

This Amendment lowers the minimum fine from $125 to $50 and the maximum fine from $5,000 to $2,000 per violation. As a result, the penalties will increase to approximately twice the current levels rather than five times the current levels proposed in the bill.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Defeated

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 14 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

61 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

SM

Failed 6 Yea · 14 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 01401
Republican 6000
Total 61401
% of votes cast 29%67%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Nay
Daniel Cruce Democratic Nay
Darius J. Brown Democratic Nay
David P. Sokola Democratic Nay
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Nay
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Nay
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Nay
Marie Pinkney Democratic Nay
Nicole Poore Democratic Nay
Ray Seigfried Democratic Nay
Russell Huxtable Democratic Not Voting
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Nay
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Nay
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Nay
Trey Paradee Democratic Nay
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

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does SA 1 to HB 222 do?
This Amendment lowers the minimum fine from $125 to $50 and the maximum fine from $5,000 to $2,000 per violation. As a result, the penalties will increase to approximately twice the current levels rather than five times the current levels proposed in the bill.
Who sponsors SA 1 to HB 222?
SA 1 to HB 222 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican).
What is the current status of SA 1 to HB 222?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SA 1 to HB 222?
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