Delaware HB276: Stolen Items/Grouping/One Charge

What the bill says

An act to amend title 11 of the delaware code relating to theft.

From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THEFT. Section 1. Amend § 841, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as class B felony; class D felony; class F felony; class G felony; class A misdemeanor; restitution. (c) (1) Except where a victim is 62 years of age or older, or an "adult who is impaired" as defined in § 3902 of Title 31, or a "person with a disability" as defined in § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12, theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony. (2) Where a victim is 62 years of age or older, or an "adult who is impaired" as defined in § 3902 of Title 31, or a "person with a disability" as defined in § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12, theft is a class G felony unless the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class F felony. (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this section: a. Where the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is more than $50,000 …

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Sponsors

• Franklin Cooke (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Nicole Poore (D, 12)
• Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
• Richard Collins (R, 41)
• Edward Osienski (D, 24)
• Melanie Ross Levin (D, 10)
• Lyndon Yearick (R, 34)
• Bryant Richardson (R, 21)
• Raymond Seigfried (D, 5)

Latest actions

1. September 14, 2026: HS 1 for HB 276 - Signed by Governor
2. June 30, 2026: HS 1 for HB 276 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3. June 24, 2026: HS 1 for HB 276 - Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
4. June 11, 2026: HS 1 for HB 276 - Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
5. June 11, 2026: HS 1 for HB 276 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6. June 10, 2026: Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 276
7. June 9, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to HB 276 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
8. May 6, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 8 On Its Merits
9. April 22, 2026: Not Worked in Committee
10. January 21, 2026: Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Votes

• Passed (3/4) (July 1, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (June 11, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB276?

HB276 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Stolen Items/Grouping/One Charge.

What does HB276 do?

In its own words: An act to amend title 11 of the delaware code relating to theft.

What is the status of HB276?

Signed into law as of September 14, 2026. Latest action: HS 1 for HB 276 - Signed by Governor (September 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB276?

Franklin Cooke (D, 16), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB276?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142792