Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 197
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STALKING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Sarah McBride
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act expands the definition of a “course of conduct” in the stalking statute and also provides that if the court finds as a matter of law that acts subject to this statute are in fact constitutionally protected activities, then all evidence associated with those activities must be excluded.
This Act raises stalking under § 1312(c) from a class F to a class D felony. And also raises stalking under § 1312 (b) from a class G to a class E felony.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 30, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- May 21, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Jul 1, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT 1 VACANT - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 197 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 24, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 197 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 11, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits - Jun 5, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House