Delaware HB445: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES.

What the bill says

An act to amend title 26 and title 29 of the delaware code relating to large energy use facilities.

From the introduced text, May 21, 2026:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES. Section 1. Amend § 102, Title 26 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and by redesignating accordingly: § 102. Definitions. As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires: (2) "Large energy use facility" means a facility that uses or is able to use 30 megawatts or more and is primarily engaged in providing a service described under code 518210 of the 2022 North American Industry Classification System. Section 2. Amend § 202, Title 26 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 202. Limitations on jurisdiction of Commission. (f) Except insofar as may be necessary to implement Chapter 10 of this title regarding the establishment of retail competition, competition and as may be necessary to ensure large energy use facilities do not negatively affect the reliability and affordability of the public electric grid, the Commission shall have no supervision or regulation over any electric supplier. Section 3. Amend Chapter 80, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows …

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Sponsors

• Debra Heffernan (D, 6) · primary sponsor
• Melissa Minor-Brown (D, 17)
• Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
• Mara Gorman (D, 23)
• Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
• Eric Morrison (D, 27)
• Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
• Rebecca Snyder-Hall (D, 14)
• Ronald Gray (R, 38)
• Krista Griffith (D, 12)
• Larry Lambert (D, 7)
• Josue Ortega (D, 3)

Latest actions

1. August 26, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. July 1, 2026: Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 8 NO 7 NOT VOTING
3. July 1, 2026: Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 26 NO. Reason Taken: motion to recess to read amendment - HB 445 w HA 1 and SA 3
4. June 30, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
5. June 30, 2026: Amendment SA 3 to HB 445 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6. June 30, 2026: Amendment SA 2 to HB 445 - Stricken in Senate
7. June 30, 2026: Amendment SA 1 to HB 445 - Stricken in Senate
8. June 30, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
9. June 29, 2026: Amendment SA 3 to HB 445 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
10. June 23, 2026: Amendment SA 2 to HB 445 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Votes

• Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 26 yea, 8 nay, passed
• Defeated (SM) (July 1, 2026): 15 yea, 26 nay, failed
• Passed (SM) (June 17, 2026): 31 yea, 5 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB445?

HB445 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES.

What does HB445 do?

In its own words: An act to amend title 26 and title 29 of the delaware code relating to large energy use facilities.

What is the status of HB445?

Signed into law as of August 26, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (August 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB445?

Debra Heffernan (D, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB445?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143386