Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 324
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TATTOO PARLORS, BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- DeShanna U Neal (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires tattoo parlors to post signs raising awareness about human trafficking. This Act also requires the Department of Health and Social Services to encourage tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments to have individuals working for them complete training on recognizing, responding, and reporting signs of human trafficking, as well as referring clients to resources for victims of human trafficking. The Department must provide or make available to tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments a list of nonprofit organizations that provide this training, which must be available at no cost to any person who works at a tattoo parlor or body piercing establishment. This Act takes effect 1 year after its enactment into law.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 16, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 14, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate - Apr 16, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Mar 25, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 5 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House