Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 309
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORK BY INMATES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act removes authority from the Department of Corrections to deduct pay from inmate accounts for a proportionate share of the costs of incarceration of inmates in the facility in which the inmate is housed.
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 30, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| May 21, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 24, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 24, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Jun 4, 2026 · House
Assigned to Corrections Committee in House - May 21, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - May 21, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 309 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - May 19, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 309 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable - May 8, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate