Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB310: Disaster Recovery Fund/Create
Status: Signed into law, August 26, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE DISASTER RECOVERY FUND.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 20 of the delaware code relating to the delaware disaster recovery fund.
From the introduced text, May 11, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE DISASTER RECOVERY FUND. WHEREAS, there is currently no state program nor funding source available in Delaware to assist individuals and families displaced by extreme events that do not meet the threshold for federal disaster declarations; and WHEREAS, the time between the occurrence of a disaster and the distribution of federal aid can be significant, leaving communities in prolonged states of recovery and forcing families to endure unsafe or unstable living conditions; and WHEREAS, when disasters do not meet federal declaration thresholds, state and local agencies must rely on alternative strategies to address the needs of affected citizens; and WHEREAS, there are ongoing discussions and wide-spread uncertainty at the Federal Level to change recovery programs; and WHEREAS, changing climate conditions, including rising sea levels and an increasing frequency of severe weather events, place Delaware's communities at heightened risk due to the state's low elevation and extensive coastline; and WHEREAS, these increasingly frequent and severe weather events place additional strain on housing stability and affordability and intensify the challenges communities face during disaster recovery; and WHEREAS, support for community-driven recovery efforts is paramount for community rebuilding; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that post-disaster recovery efforts prioritize not only the immediate and interim needs of disaster survivors but also …
Sponsors
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
- Eric Buckson (R, 16)
- Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
- Laura Sturgeon (D, 4)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Timothy Dukes (R, 40)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Krista Griffith (D, 12)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment SA 1 to SB 310 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment SA 1 to SB 310 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Votes
- Passed (SM) (June 25, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (May 20, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB310?
- SB310 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Disaster Recovery Fund/Create.
- What does SB310 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 20 of the delaware code relating to the delaware disaster recovery fund.
- What is the status of SB310?
- Signed into law as of August 26, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (August 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB310?
- Russ Huxtable (D, 6), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB310?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143255
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