Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 134
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Bill updates Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to animal cruelty. After 2 misdemeanor violations of this section, currently class A misdemeanors, all further violations are to be upgraded to class F felonies. Also, after the first felony violation of the statute, currently a class F felony, which involves intentionally killing or causing serious injury to any animal in violation of the statute, all further violations are to be upgraded to class E felonies. Also, any person convicted of a felony violation a second time shall be prohibited from owning or possessing any animal for the remainder of their life without exception.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 18, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits - May 6, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House