Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 315
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL INNOVATION PROGRAM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- William Bush (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This act updates the Delaware Technical Innovation Program at Title 29 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 87A, Subchapter III by authorizing the Division of Small Business to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to eligible Delaware small businesses receiving federal SBIR or STTR awards in order to support research, development, commercialization, and economic benefit in this State. This act also authorizes the State to provide matching funds or supplemental grant funds to an eligible small business that has received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II award.
To qualify for funding under Title 29, § 8737A, a small business must have its principal place of business in Delaware and must certify that the funded work, related research and development, or commercialization activity will benefit the Delaware economy. The Division of Small Business shall administer the program using funds allocated or otherwise made available for such purpose and may establish application requirements, program guidelines, allowable uses of funds, award amounts, and such other criteria as are necessary to carry out § 8737A.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 25, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 17, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 17, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 25, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Jun 25, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Amendment HA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 16, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 315 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate