Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 120
AN ACT TO NAME THE HILL ON THE WEST BANK OF MILL CREEK LOCATED ON NEW CASTLE PARCEL NUMBER 0803100018 AS “GENERAL WASHINGTON’S HILL OF DECEPTION”.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Richard G. Collins (Republican)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This bill names the hill west of Mill Creek situated on New Castle County parcel number 0803100018 where the Spring Grove Mill House sits as “General Washington’s Hill of Deception”. This is the site of one of the most impactful combat event that occurred on Delaware soil during the Revolutionary War.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| May 8, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 21, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 26, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - May 8, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - May 8, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT - May 7, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Apr 15, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House