Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 75
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CIVIL CLAIMS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Charles S Postles Jr. (Republican)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Timothy D. Dukes (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
A victim of child sexual abuse that occurred in this State who has been barred from filing suit against the victim’s abuser by virtue of the expiration of a former civil statute of limitations are permitted to file these claims in the Superior Court of this state at any time. This is intended to apply retroactively.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 30, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · House
Stricken in House - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 3 to HB 75 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 2 to HB 75 - Stricken in Senate - Jul 1, 2026 · House
Amendment SA 3 to HB 75 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jul 1, 2026 · House
Amendment SA 2 to HB 75 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to HB 75 - Stricken in Senate - Jun 29, 2026 · House
Amendment SA 1 to HB 75 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Jul 1, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT - Apr 9, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 9 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits - Mar 11, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House