Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 112
AN ACT TO RENAME THE DELAWARE STATE POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY IN HONOR OF COLONEL JAMES L. FORD, JR.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- William Bush (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act renames the Delaware State Police Training Academy as the "Colonel James L. Ford, Jr. State Police Training Academy" in honor of Colonel Ford’s lifelong dedication to public service. It acknowledges his distinguished career with the Delaware State Police, where he held various leadership roles, ultimately serving as Superintendent. The Act also recognizes his significant contributions to law enforcement training, education, and public safety, as well as his service as Cabinet Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| May 21, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 20, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT - Jun 10, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - May 22, 2025 · House
Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House - May 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate