Delaware's State Senate is preparing to vote on a proposed $6.5 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget alongside a $37 million supplemental spending plan, as the last day of legislative session approaches on June 30.

Death penalty abolitionists rallied at Legislative Hall on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to support House Bill 35, which would permanently enshrine the state's ban on capital punishment in its Constitution.

House Bill 54, introduced by Rep. Eric Morrison (D-Dist. 27), looks to establish an Office of Suicide Prevention in Delaware – currently the only state without one. 

The 153rd Delaware General Assembly convened today for its first time since the November elections, with the Senate Executive Committee reviewing appointments to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. The board, created under House Bill 350, is tasked with overseeing hospital budgets to address rising healthcare costs.

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that Delaware will no longer be prosecuting or enforcing two statutes initially aimed at cracking down on loitering and soliciting in the First State.

The Delaware State Auditor has issued the first audit of dual employment of government officials within the First State since 2017.

State officials announced that the House passed two measures on Sunday that would prevent defendants charged with certain felony offenses, who pose a clear risk to public safety, from being eligible for pre-trial release. 

HB-333 looks to create the Delaware Artificial Intelligence Commission.

Two high-ranking Democrats in the Delaware General Assembly have introduced Senate Bill 2, legislation that would require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun.

The Delaware Supreme Court issued an opinion saying universal mail voting and same day registration violate the state constitution.