New Delaware laws taking effect July 23, 2026
60 laws take effect July 23, 2026.
Of the 569 bills enacted since 2025, 559 have an effective date and 10 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:20 a.m. EDT.
Education (14)
HB 12 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DE Teacher Academy/Create Scholarships
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 214 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Interagency Autism Committee/Membership Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 261 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Dept. of Education/Transportation/Rules and Regs.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 263 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Apprenticeships/Remove Dept. of Education from Process
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 267 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Potential Reading Deficiency/Report/3 Times a Year
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 309 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Autism Program/DOE/Update Code
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 313 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DSCYF/Education Unit/Codify
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 347 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
School Registration/Remove Birth Certificate/Other Proof
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Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 350 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Homeschools/DOE/Extracurricular Activities
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 223 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Education/Regulations/Update/Charter Schools
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 253 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
School Bullying Policies/Parent Notification/Revise
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 328 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
School Building Maintenance Standards/Update
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SJR 14 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Dept. of Ed./Report/Workforce Data/Compensation/ESPs
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this resolution is effective on being signed by the Governor or approved in another way.
.SJR 15 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Dept. of Education/SAT/Reevaluate
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this resolution is effective on being signed by the Governor or approved in another way.
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Government (13)
HB 258 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Liquor Stores/Ordinance Rules/Restrictions
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Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 285 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Athletic Trainers Compact/Create
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Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 297 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Decedents' Estates and Property/Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 328 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Reg. of Regulations/Updates
How we got this date
Del. Const. art. III §18: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Signed by the Governor Jul 23, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jul 23, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 336 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Town of Laurel/Charter Change
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 343 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Child Support/NCP/Summons/Delivery
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Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 420 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Massage and Bodywork Therapists/Hybrid Education
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 455 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Preservation Delaware, Inc./Special Plate
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 460 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Reassessment/Municipalities/Permit Data
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 478 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HS 1 for HB 457 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DelDOT/Ind. Appraisal/Increase
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 290 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Quorum/Identity/Public Body
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Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SS 1 for SB 234 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
First Responder/Definition/Create
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Healthcare (9)
HB 259 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Lead Poisoning/Kindergarteners/DPH Reporting
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 260 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Optometrists/Add/Health Care Loan Repayment Program
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 264 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Lead Poisoning/CLPPAC/Add School Nurse
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 346 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)/Update DE Laws
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 424 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Autism Surveillance and Registration Program/Repeal
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 429 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Biologics/Biosimilars/Step Therapy/Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 466 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Intranasal Epinephrine/Guidelines/Higher Learning
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SJR 19 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DHSS/High Health Care Costs/Additional Solutions
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this resolution is effective on being signed by the Governor or approved in another way.
.SS 1 for SB 196 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Long-Term Care Facilities/Disclose Ownership Information
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Crime (7)
HB 134 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Animal Cruelty/Upgrades to Felony
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 268 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Assaulting a Postal Worker/Assault 2nd
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 351 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Vehicle Security Circumvention Device/Prohibit
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 378 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
JSLOC/Council on Correction/Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HS 1 for HB 415 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Veterinarians/Duty to Report Animal Cruelty
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 179 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission/Modernize
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 291 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013/Codify/CJC/SAC
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Agriculture (2)
HB 431 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Composting/Zoned for Agricultural Purposes/Allow
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 211 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Governor's Council on Agriculture/Increase/7 to 9 Members
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Budget (2)
HB 374 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
OMB/Large Public Works Projects/Report
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.HB 461 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Reassessment/NCCo./Reset Tax Rate/2026-2027
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Climate (2)
HB 348 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EV Rebate Program/DNREC/Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 346 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Environmental Appeals Board/Revisions
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Finance (2)
HB 398 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Horse Racetracks/Alcohol Sales till 2:00 AM
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 297 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Consumer Fraud Act/Clarifying Language/Add
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Taxes (2)
HB 283 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Realty Transfer Tax/Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
.SB 322 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
School Districts/Local Taxes/Reassessment/10% to 2%
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Affordability (1)
HB 458 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Water Backflow Preventers/Prohibitions
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Defense (1)
SB 317 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Veterans Month/May/Designate
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Housing (1)
SB 235 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Rent Increase/Manufactured Housing/Repeal Sunset
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Public Lands (1)
HS 1 for HB 412 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Hunting and Trapping/License Updates
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Technology (1)
SB 308 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Load Forecast Accountability Act
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Traffic (1)
HB 471 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)/Private Roadways/Clarification
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this Act is effective on being signed by the Governor or enacted in another way.
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Other (1)
SJR 18 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
International Overdose Awareness Day/Aug. 31/Designate
How we got this date
Published by the legislature:
Since it does not specify a different effective date, this resolution is effective on being signed by the Governor or approved in another way.
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Enacted, but not yet dated (10)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect July 23, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- HB 141ContingentFirearms Responsibilities Notice/DSHS Publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security that a final version of the Firearm Responsibilities Notice has been promulgated
- HB 165ContingentDry Needling/Requirements and LimitationsTakes effect on the earlier of the listed events (list not included in the passage)
- HB 37UnresolvedPlace of Public Accommodation/Revise Definitiontwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- HB 423ContingentDeferred Comp/Auto Enrollment/State EmployeesTakes effect 10 days after publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice from the State Treasurer that OMB has certified that necessary payroll upgrades have been completed.
- HB 452ContingentDIAA/Background ChecksEarlier of July 1, 2027 or the date of notice in the Register of Regulations that implementing regulations have been promulgated
- SB 131ContingentBoard of Dentistry/Local Anesthesia/Dental Hygenists/AllowEarlier of January 1, 2026, or when the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene publishes final regulations implementing the Act
- SB 200ContingentFY 2026 Bond and Capital Improvements Acttakes effect in accordance with the provisions of state law
- SB 335ContingentFiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Act19 months after enactment of a constitutional amendment permitting preventive detention
- SB 9ContingentState Nontidal Wetlands Program/InstituteImplemented on publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice by the Secretary of DNREC that final regulations to implement the Act have been adopted
- SS 1 for SB 13ContingentCharity Care Requirement/Certain HospitalsEarlier of notice by the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board in the Register of Regulations that final implementing regulations have been adopted, or July 1, 2027