Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 240
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CLASSES OF PILOTS' LICENSES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act amends Title 23 of the Delaware Code to increase the maximum draft limit applicable to sixth class pilots from 27 feet to 29 feet, enabling the safe pilotage of deeper-draft vessels and aligning pilotage standards with modern shipping practices.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 Senate | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 16, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 12, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 16, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Jun 16, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to SB 240 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 16, 2026 · Senate
Amendment HA 1 to SB 240 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 20, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 9 On Its Merits - Mar 17, 2026 · House
Assigned to Transportation Committee in House - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate