Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB431: Composting/Zoned for Agricultural Purposes/Allow
Status: Signed into law, July 23, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 9 of the delaware code relating to composting.
From the introduced text, May 20, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMPOSTING. Section 1. Amend Subchapter I, Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 322. Composting. (a) The diversion and composting of yard waste, food residuals, and other organic materials for commercial purposes must be allowed on properties zoned for agricultural purposes. (b) County governments may limit the square footage of activity allowed under subsection (a) of this section, but must allow for at least 5000 square feet per 4 acres of property. SYNOPSIS This Act allows for the composting of yard waste, food residuals, and other organic materials on property zoned for agricultural purposes. County governments may limit the square footage allowed for this activity, but must allow for at least 5000 square feet per 4 acres of property.
Sponsors
- William Bush (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 10 NO 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 431 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 431 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 9 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (3/4) (July 1, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 25, 2026): 30 yea, 10 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB431?
- HB431 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Composting/Zoned for Agricultural Purposes/Allow.
- What does HB431 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 9 of the delaware code relating to composting.
- What is the status of HB431?
- Signed into law as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB431?
- William Bush (D, 29), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB431?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143355
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