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DE HB 210

enacted

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 3, 7, AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · lower

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Did DE HB 210 pass?

Yes. DE HB 210 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2025-07-16): Signed by Governor

What is DE HB 210 about?

This Act seeks to update the fine structure for major commercial polluters. In addition, this Act increases the amount of penalty funds directed to communities near facilities with violations. In summary, this Act imposes higher fines for violations of the following chapters: Chapter 22 of Title 3, relating to nutrient management programs; Chapter 60 of Title 7, relating to environmental control; Chapter 62 of Title 7, relating to oil pollution liability; Chapter 63 of Title 7, relating to hazardous waste management; Chapter 71 of Title 7, relating to noise control and abatement; Chapter 79 of Title 7, relating to chronic violator status; Chapter 91 of Title 7, relating to the Hazardous Substances Cleanup Act; and Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to stream pollution. In addition, 40 percent, rather than 25 percent, of the civil and administrative funds collected under various environmental regulatory chapters will be appropriated to the Community Environmental Project Fund under § 6042 of Title 7. The Fund will give priority to community environmental projects located within a 2-mile radius of the violation or infraction. This Act adds to the fund 40% of the fines collected for oil pollution and noise control and abatement violations, under Chapter 62 and Chapter 71 of Title 7. This Act further allows DNREC to appeal a decision by the Environmental Appeals Board relating to chronic violator status.

Who sponsors DE HB 210?

Bryan Townsend, Ray Seigfried, Josue O Ortega and 18 others are the primary sponsors of DE HB 210.

Description

This Act seeks to update the fine structure for major commercial polluters. In addition, this Act increases the amount of penalty funds directed to communities near facilities with violations. In summary, this Act imposes higher fines for violations of the following chapters: Chapter 22 of Title 3, relating to nutrient management programs; Chapter 60 of Title 7, relating to environmental control; Chapter 62 of Title 7, relating to oil pollution liability; Chapter 63 of Title 7, relating to hazardous waste management; Chapter 71 of Title 7, relating to noise control and abatement; Chapter 79 of Title 7, relating to chronic violator status; Chapter 91 of Title 7, relating to the Hazardous Substances Cleanup Act; and Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to stream pollution. In addition, 40 percent, rather than 25 percent, of the civil and administrative funds collected under various environmental regulatory chapters will be appropriated to the Community Environmental Project Fund under § 6042 of Title 7. The Fund will give priority to community environmental projects located within a 2-mile radius of the violation or infraction. This Act adds to the fund 40% of the fines collected for oil pollution and noise control and abatement violations, under Chapter 62 and Chapter 71 of Title 7. This Act further allows DNREC to appeal a decision by the Environmental Appeals Board relating to chronic violator status.

Introduced
2025-06-05
Latest action
2025-07-16 — Signed by Governor
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Bryan Townsendprimary
  • Ray Seigfriedprimary
  • Josue O Ortegaprimary
  • Mara Gormanprimary
  • Cyndie Romerprimary
  • Marie Pinkneyprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsonprimary
  • Melanie Ross Levinprimary
  • Edward S. Osienskiprimary
  • Eric Morrisonprimary
  • David P. Sokolaprimary
  • Sean M. Lynnprimary
  • Russell Huxtableprimary
  • Kerri Evelyn Harrisprimary
  • Darius J. Brownprimary
  • Nicole Pooreprimary
  • Madinah Wilson-Antonprimary
  • David L. Wilsonprimary
  • Bryant L. Richardsonprimary
  • Trey Paradeeprimary
  • Larry Lambertprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-07-16

    Signed by Governor

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  2. 2025-06-30

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

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  3. 2025-06-25

    Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

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  4. 2025-06-24

    Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

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  5. 2025-06-24

    Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 12 NO 1 VACANT

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  6. 2025-06-24

    Amendment HA 1 to HB 210 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

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  7. 2025-06-18

    Amendment HA 1 to HB 210 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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  8. 2025-06-17

    Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 5 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

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  9. 2025-06-05

    Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SM

    2025-06-24 · pass · 28-12

    Member-level votes (40)
    • Stephanie T. Bolden: yes
    • Frank Burns: yes
    • William Bush: yes
    • William J. Carson: yes
    • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha: yes
    • Richard G. Collins: no
    • Franklin D. Cooke: yes
    • Daniel B. Short: no
    • Timothy D. Dukes: no
    • Mara Gorman: yes
    • Ronald E. Gray: no
    • Krista Griffith: yes
    • Kerri Evelyn Harris: yes
    • Debra Heffernan: yes
    • Kevin S Hensley: no
    • Jeff Hilovsky: no
    • Valerie Jones Giltner: no
    • Kendra Johnson: yes
    • Kimberly Williams: yes
    • Kamela T Smith: yes
    • Larry Lambert: yes
    • Sean M. Lynn: yes
    • Michael F. Smith: yes
    • Melissa Minor-Brown: yes
    • Shannon Morris: no
    • Eric Morrison: yes
    • DeShanna U Neal: yes
    • Josue O Ortega: yes
    • Edward S. Osienski: yes
    • Sophie Phillips: yes
    • Charles S Postles Jr.: no
    • Cyndie Romer: yes
    • Melanie Ross Levin: yes
    • Sherae'a Moore: yes
    • Bryan W. Shupe: yes
    • Claire Snyder-Hall: yes
    • Jeffrey N. Spiegelman: no
    • Jesse R. Vanderwende: no
    • Madinah Wilson-Anton: yes
    • Lyndon D. Yearick: no
  • SM

    2025-06-30 · pass · 15-6

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: no
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: no
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: no
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: no
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: no
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: no

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