Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 258
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LICENSES FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act allows any municipality with a population of 50,000 or more to establish by ordinance rules for the location of liquor stores that are more restrictive than state law, and requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner to refuse a license for any new establishment that does not comply with those rules.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 19, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 11 On Its Merits - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House