Delaware HB437: Technical Corrections/DE Code/Municipal Charters

What the bill says

An act to amend title 4, title 11, title 14, title 16, title 18, title 20, title 21, title 24, title 25, title 29, the charter of the town of dewey beach, the charter of the city of harrington, the charter of the town of houston, the charter of the city of milford, and the charter of the town of millsboro relating to technical corrections.

From the introduced text, May 21, 2026:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4, TITLE 11, TITLE 14, TITLE 16, TITLE 18, TITLE 20, TITLE 21, TITLE 24, TITLE 25, TITLE 29, THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF DEWEY BEACH, THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HARRINGTON, THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOUSTON, THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MILFORD, AND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MILLSBORO RELATING TO TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. Section 1. Amend § 1354, Title 4 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as transfer or extension of premises. (b) The Commissioner may refuse to license an applicant if the Commissioner has substantial evidence that would reasonably support a belief that any of the following apply: (4) The applicant, including any of the directors, officers, and board members, or such other person who holds an ownership interest of 10% or more in a licensed marijuana establishment or a business entity that is an applicant for a marijuana establishment, has been convicted of an offense that may impact the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession for which the application is made, except that if the Commissioner determines that the applicant is otherwise suitable to be issued a license, and granting the license would not compromise public safety, the Commissioner shall conduct …

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Sponsors

• Melissa Minor-Brown (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Kerri Harris (D, 32)
• Edward Osienski (D, 24)
• Timothy Dukes (R, 40)
• Jeffrey Spiegelman (R, 11)
• David Sokola (D, 8)
• Bryan Townsend (D, 11)
• Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
• Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
• Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 24, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3. June 17, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
4. June 11, 2026: Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
5. June 11, 2026: Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
6. June 10, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits
7. May 21, 2026: Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Votes

• Passed (3/4) (June 24, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (3/4) (June 11, 2026): 38 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB437?

HB437 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Technical Corrections/DE Code/Municipal Charters.

What does HB437 do?

In its own words: An act to amend title 4, title 11, title 14, title 16, title 18, title 20, title 21, title 24, title 25, title 29, the charter of the town of dewey beach, the charter of the city of harrington, the charter of the town of houston, the charter of the city of milford, and the charter of the town of millsboro relating to technical corrections.

What is the status of HB437?

Signed into law as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB437?

Melissa Minor-Brown (D, 17), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB437?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143364