Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 291
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRISONS AND PRISONERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act prohibits the Department of Corrections from entering into contracts with any for-profit entity for the use of inmate labor.
This Act does not apply to § 6533 of Title 11 relating to outside employment and work release.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 16, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NOT VOTING - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate - Apr 16, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 6 NO 2 ABSENT - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 7 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House