Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 273
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY FEATURES IN NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OR MAJOR RENOVATIONS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies that security film is distinct from ballistic-resistant materials, and adds that school construction will satisfy the requirements of § 2306(b) if ballistic-resistant materials are used in the required locations.
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 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 14, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - May 6, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 12 On Its Merits - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Assigned to Education Committee in House - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate