Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 82
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LETHAL VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act changes the period of time for which relief may be granted under a lethal violence protective order from 1 year to 5 years.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 20, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 NO 1 VACANT - Jun 18, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits - May 20, 2025 · House
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House - May 15, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO - May 15, 2025 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 82 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 82 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 17, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Apr 3, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate