Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB94: Immigration Enforcement/Schools and Churches/LE
Status: Signed into law, September 3, 2026
AN ACT AMENDING TITLES 10 AND 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.
What the bill says
An act amending titles 10 and 11 of the delaware code relating to law enforcement cooperation in federal immigration enforcement.
From the introduced text, March 27, 2025:
AN ACT AMENDING TITLES 10 AND 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. Section 1. Amend Chapter 21, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as restrictions. (a) A sheriff, deputy, or constable may not cooperate with a federal agency in activity at schools or churches that relates to immigration enforcement unless the specific cooperation requested by the federal agency is first authorized by the Delaware Attorney General. (b) Authorization under subsection (a) of this section must be requested by the supervising authority of the sheriff, deputy, or constable seeking authorization for cooperation. The request for cooperation must: (1) Be in writing. (2) Be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the date of the activity. (3) State the name of the enforcement agency making the request. (4) State the reason for the request. (5) Provide the dates and duration of the activity. (6) Give a detailed description of the scope of the activity, including: a. The purpose of the activity. b. A list of records sought. c. The names of individuals who may be impacted by the activity. d. The manner in which the activity will be carried out. Section 2. Amend Part V, Title 11 of the Delaware …
Sponsors
- Sean Lynn (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Josue Ortega (D, 3)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Marie Pinkney (D, 13)
- Frank Burns (D, 21)
- Krista Griffith (D, 12)
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- DeShanna Neal (D, 13)
- Sophie Phillips (D, 18)
- Rebecca Snyder-Hall (D, 14)
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (D, 26)
Latest actions
- : HS 2 for HB 94 - Signed by Governor
- : HS 2 for HB 94 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
- : HS 2 for HB 94 - Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable
- : HS 2 for HB 94 - Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
- : HS 2 for HB 94 - Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 14 NO
- : HS 2 for HB 94 - - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Substituted in House by HS 2 for HB 94
- : Substituted in House by HS 2 for HB 94
- : Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 94
- : Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
Votes
- Passed (SM) (June 25, 2026): 15 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (April 16, 2026): 27 yea, 14 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB94?
- HB94 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Immigration Enforcement/Schools and Churches/LE.
- What does HB94 do?
- In its own words: An act amending titles 10 and 11 of the delaware code relating to law enforcement cooperation in federal immigration enforcement.
- What is the status of HB94?
- Signed into law as of September 3, 2026. Latest action: HS 2 for HB 94 - Signed by Governor (September 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB94?
- Sean Lynn (D, 31), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB94?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142020
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