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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2021 | DE | SB 148 | Expands the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trusts Responsibility to Review Deadly Use of Force Incidents | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7) |
| May 20, 2021 | DE | HB 198 | Requires Schools to Provide Curricula on Black History | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5) |
| May 18, 2021 | DE | HB 26 | Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7) |
| May 13, 2021 | DE | SB 78 | Requires Any School Board Member Charged with a Violent Felony to be Suspended | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1) |
| April 29, 2021 | DE | HB 73 | Amends Guidelines for Probation and Parole Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7) |
| April 1, 2021 | DE | SB 6 | Prohibits the Sale of Magazines that Hold More than 17 Rounds | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| April 1, 2021 | DE | SB 3 | Establishes that People Must Complete Firearm Training and Acquire a Permit Before Purchasing Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| March 30, 2021 | DE | SB 72 | Classifies Discrimination Against Any Person Because of their Religion as Illegal | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| March 30, 2021 | DE | SB 72 | Classifies Discrimination Against Any Person Because of their Religion as Illegal | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | DE | SB 32 | Prohibits Hair Discrimination | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| Jan. 27, 2021 | DE | SCR 8 | Classifies Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| Jan. 21, 2021 | DE | SB 31 | Amends the Equal Rights Amendment in the State Constitution to Prohibit Racial Discrimination | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| June 25, 2020 | DE | HB 350 | Prohibits Police Officers from Using "Aggravated Strangulation" | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5) |
| June 25, 2020 | DE | SB 260 | Appropriates Funding for Nonprofit Grants-In-Aid | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| June 25, 2020 | DE | SB 260 | Appropriates Funding for Nonprofit Grants-In-Aid | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| Jan. 23, 2020 | DE | SB 139 | Establishes Requirements for the Treatment of Dogs in Cold Weather | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5) |
| June 20, 2019 | DE | SB 45 | Establishes Marijuana Usage by a Juvenile as a Civil Violation | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
| June 12, 2019 | DE | SB 73 | Repeals Daylight Savings | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4) |
| April 17, 2019 | DE | HB 63 | Amends Firearms Storage Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| April 9, 2019 | DE | SB 34 | Establishes a Per-Pill Tax on Prescription Opioid Painkillers | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4) |
| Jan. 23, 2019 | DE | HB 2 | Establishes Protections for Federal Workers During a Shutdown | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
| June 29, 2017 | DE | HB 249 | Authorizes Fantasy Sports Betting | Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11) |
| May 9, 2017 | DE | SB 5 | Authorizes Abortions Before the Point of Viability | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 7) |
| June 18, 2015 | DE | HB 39 | Decriminalizes Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| June 16, 2015 | DE | HB 115 | Authorizes Individuals to Change Name Based on Gender-Related Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 5) |
| June 25, 2014 | DE | SB 220 | Appropriates Funds for State Casino Relief | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
| June 27, 2013 | DE | HB 88 | Prohibits Certain Individuals with Mental Health Issues from Possessing Firearms | Bill Failed - Senate (6 - 13) |
| June 19, 2013 | DE | SB 97 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (11 - 9) |
| June 19, 2013 | DE | SB 97 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (11 - 9) |
| May 7, 2013 | DE | HB 75 | Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| May 2, 2013 | DE | SB 16 | Requires Gun Owners to Report Missing Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10) |
| May 2, 2013 | DE | SB 16 | Requires Gun Owners to Report Missing Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10) |
| April 18, 2013 | DE | HB 35 | Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| June 27, 2012 | DE | HB 333 | Authorizes Online Gambling | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
| June 13, 2012 | DE | SB 204 | Extends the Gun Buy-back Program | Bill Failed - Senate (8 - 13) |
| June 23, 2011 | DE | SB 129 | Removes Protected Wildlife Designation from Coyotes | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| April 7, 2011 | DE | SB 30 | Same-Sex Civil Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
| April 5, 2011 | DE | HB 19 | Reduce Punishment for Drug Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4) |
| Jan. 28, 2010 | DE | HB 310 | Legalizing Table Games | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4) |
| June 29, 2009 | DE | SB 169 | Health Clinic Access | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3) |
| June 24, 2009 | DE | SB 121 | Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
| June 24, 2009 | DE | SB 121 | Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
| June 4, 2009 | DE | SB 121 | Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws | |
| June 4, 2009 | DE | SB 121 | Adding Sexual Orientation to Delaware Anti-Discriminatory Laws | |
| May 12, 2009 | DE | HB 100 | Reestablishing a Sports Lottery | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 2) |
| July 1, 2008 | DE | SB 300 | 2008-2009 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6) |
| June 14, 2007 | DE | HB 175 | Emergency Power to Seize Private Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3) |
| June 14, 2007 | DE | HB 175 | Emergency Power to Seize Private Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3) |
| June 14, 2007 | DE | HB 175 | Emergency Power to Seize Private Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3) |
| April 12, 2006 | DE | SB 251 | Full-Day Kindergarten Act | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2) |