Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 465
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act adds virtual currency to the money laundering definition in the criminal code and gives the State legal authority to attempt to return virtual currency for victims. It also provides that if money cannot be returned to the victims of the crime, or are outside of the United States, it should be disposed of per order of the Superior Court.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 House | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 14, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits - Jun 4, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House