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

SA 1 to HB 131 —

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    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

The amendment allows certain retail pet stores to continue selling dogs under specified conditions.

This amendment permits retail pet stores with a valid dog outlet license to sell dogs if they report breeders and brokers to the Office of Animal Welfare. It also clarifies penalties for violations and gives the Secretary authority to suspend or revoke licenses as necessary.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are considering buying a dog from a retail pet store, be aware they must comply with specific reporting requirements.

Summary

This Amendment does all of the following: (1) Permits a retail pet store that has maintained a retail dog outlet license for at least 1 year before the effective date of this Act to continue to sell, lease, offer to sell, offer to lease, barter, auction, transfer ownership of, or dispose of any dogs if the retail pet store complies with certain requirements, including to provide the Office of Animal Welfare with a list of all the breeders and brokers the retail pet store obtained a dog from in the previous 6 months. (2) Provides clarification regarding the civil penalties that are to be imposed for a violation of this Act. (3) Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services to suspend or revoke the authority for a retail pet store permitted to continue operating under § 4002A(c) of Title 6, as provided in this Act, to continue operating under § 4002A(c) of Title 6. (4) Makes conforming changes to existing law. (5) Makes technical corrections to ensure consistent use of terms in this Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 5 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

Passed 15 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14001
Republican 1500
Total 15501
% of votes cast 71%24%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Not Voting
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 Nay
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Nay
Dave G. Lawson Republican Nay
David L. Wilson Republican Nay
Eric Buckson Republican Nay
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SA 1 to HB 131 do?
This Amendment does all of the following: (1) Permits a retail pet store that has maintained a retail dog outlet license for at least 1 year before the effective date of this Act to continue to sell, lease, offer to sell, offer to lease, barter, auction, transfer ownership of, or dispose of any dogs if the retail pet store complies with certain requirements, including to provide the Office of Animal Welfare with a list of all the breeders and brokers the retail pet store obtained a dog from in the previous 6 months. (2) Provides clarification regarding the civil penalties that are to be imposed for a violation of this Act. (3) Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services to suspend or revoke the authority for a retail pet store permitted to continue operating under § 4002A(c) of Title 6, as provided in this Act, to continue operating under § 4002A(c) of Title 6. (4) Makes conforming changes to existing law. (5) Makes technical corrections to ensure consistent use of terms in this Act.
Who sponsors SA 1 to HB 131?
SA 1 to HB 131 is sponsored by Marie Pinkney (Democratic).
What is the current status of SA 1 to HB 131?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SA 1 to HB 131?
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