Delaware SB325: Fire Prevention Commission/Updates/Criminal History

What the bill says

An act to amend title 16 of the delaware code relating to fire prevention.

From the introduced text, May 18, 2026:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. Section 1. Amend Chapter 66, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and by redesignating accordingly: § 6601A. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who seeks to serve as a member under this chapter. (2) "Approved subsidiary" includes an auxiliary operating under the same tax identification number as a volunteer fire or ambulance company. (3) "Commission", capitalized, means the State Fire Prevention Commission. (4) "EMS company" means an emergency medical services company in this State. (5) "Entity", capitalized, means a fire company, ambulance company, approved subsidiary of a volunteer fire company or ambulance company, the Smyrna American Legion Ambulance, the Georgetown American Legion Ambulance, or the Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad. (6) "FBI" means the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (7) "Fire company" means a fire company, fire department, or substation in this State that the Commission authorizes under § 6607 of this title or Title 1 DE Admin. Code 709. (8) "Member" means an individual who is a member of a fire company or EMS company as a firefighter, regardless of whether the individual's service is voluntary or the individual receives compensation. (9) "SBI" means the State Bureau …

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Sponsors

• Kyra Hoffner (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
• Kerri Harris (D, 32)
• William Carson (D, 28)
• Daniel Short (R, 39)
• Franklin Cooke (D, 16)
• Kimberly Williams (D, 19)

Latest actions

1. September 3, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 30, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3. June 30, 2026: Lifted From Table in Senate
4. June 30, 2026: Laid On Table in Senate
5. June 30, 2026: Suspension of Rules in Senate
6. June 30, 2026: Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
7. June 30, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to SB 325 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
8. June 23, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
9. June 18, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to SB 325 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
10. June 16, 2026: Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

Votes

• Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (June 30, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (June 11, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB325?

SB325 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Fire Prevention Commission/Updates/Criminal History.

What does SB325 do?

In its own words: An act to amend title 16 of the delaware code relating to fire prevention.

What is the status of SB325?

Signed into law as of September 3, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SB325?

Kyra Hoffner (D, 14), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB325?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143335