Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 161
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies the requirements regarding obtaining a permit to operate a funeral establishment.
Technical corrections are also made to existing statutory language to conform with the requirements of the Legislative Drafting Manual.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 12, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 25, 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 6 On Its Merits - Jun 13, 2025 · Senate
Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - May 21, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 5 On Its Merits - May 14, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House