Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 268
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act elevates the charge for assaulting a postal worker acting in the lawful performance of duty from assault in the third degree to assault in the second degree.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 24, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 1 NO 4 ABSENT - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 8 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House