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DE SB 53

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 3 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE FARM TO COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

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

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Did DE SB 53 pass?

Yes. DE SB 53 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-09-16): Signed by Governor

What is DE SB 53 about?

This Act codifies the Delaware Farm and Food Council’s Farm to Community Program as a state-led initiative called the Delaware Farm to Community Program. The Farm to Community Program launched in 2023 under the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA). In 2 ½ growing seasons, the Farm to Community Program has effectively expanded the purchasing power of community outlets to procure local food products from local farmers and distribute the food products to individuals in need or facing food insecurity in Delaware’s urban and rural communities. Through this model, currently, 31 local farmers supply more than 100 varieties of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products to 9 community outlets that serve 105 food distribution sites. The USDA canceled LFPA funding in 2025. Codifying the Farm to Community Program ensures continuity, strengthens Delaware’s food system infrastructure, increases availability of fresh and healthy seasonal foods, and increases the economic viability of local farmers, particularly small and medium-scale farmers.

Who sponsors DE SB 53?

Lyndon D. Yearick, Spiros Mantzavinos, Ray Seigfried and 10 others are the primary sponsors of DE SB 53, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Description

This Act codifies the Delaware Farm and Food Council’s Farm to Community Program as a state-led initiative called the Delaware Farm to Community Program. The Farm to Community Program launched in 2023 under the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA). In 2 ½ growing seasons, the Farm to Community Program has effectively expanded the purchasing power of community outlets to procure local food products from local farmers and distribute the food products to individuals in need or facing food insecurity in Delaware’s urban and rural communities. Through this model, currently, 31 local farmers supply more than 100 varieties of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products to 9 community outlets that serve 105 food distribution sites. The USDA canceled LFPA funding in 2025. Codifying the Farm to Community Program ensures continuity, strengthens Delaware’s food system infrastructure, increases availability of fresh and healthy seasonal foods, and increases the economic viability of local farmers, particularly small and medium-scale farmers.

Introduced
2026-05-19
Latest action
2026-09-16 — Signed by Governor
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Lyndon D. Yearickprimary
  • Spiros Mantzavinosprimary
  • Ray Seigfriedprimary
  • Stell Parker Selbyprimary
  • David L. Wilsonprimary
  • Marie Pinkneyprimary
  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsonprimary
  • Claire Snyder-Hallprimary
  • Ronald E. Grayprimary
  • William J. Carsonprimary
  • Russell Huxtableprimary
  • Gerald W. Hockerprimary
  • Kyra L. Hoffnercosponsor
  • Dave G. Lawsoncosponsor
  • Brian Pettyjohncosponsor
  • Marie Pinkneycosponsor
  • David L. Wilsoncosponsor
  • Alonna Berrycosponsor
  • Debra Heffernancosponsor
  • Kendra Johnsoncosponsor
  • Larry Lambertcosponsor
  • Lyndon D. Yearickcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-09-16

    Signed by Governor

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  2. 2026-06-30

    Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

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  3. 2026-06-17

    Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 6 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

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  4. 2026-06-11

    Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

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  5. 2026-06-11

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

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  6. 2026-06-10

    Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in Senate with 6 Favorable

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  7. 2026-05-19

    Introduced and Assigned to Agriculture Committee in Senate

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SM

    2026-06-11 · pass · 20-0

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: other
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

  • SM

    2026-06-30 · pass · 40-0

    Member-level votes (41)
    • Alonna Berry: yes
    • Stephanie T. Bolden: yes
    • Frank Burns: yes
    • William Bush: yes
    • William J. Carson: yes
    • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha: yes
    • Richard G. Collins: other
    • Franklin D. Cooke: yes
    • Daniel B. Short: yes
    • Timothy D. Dukes: yes
    • Mara Gorman: yes
    • Ronald E. Gray: yes
    • Krista Griffith: yes
    • Kerri Evelyn Harris: yes
    • Debra Heffernan: yes
    • Kevin S Hensley: yes
    • Jeff Hilovsky: yes
    • Valerie Jones Giltner: yes
    • 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: yes
    • Eric Morrison: yes
    • DeShanna U Neal: yes
    • Josue O Ortega: yes
    • Edward S. Osienski: yes
    • Sophie Phillips: yes
    • Charles S Postles Jr.: yes
    • Cyndie Romer: yes
    • Melanie Ross Levin: yes
    • Sherae'a Moore: yes
    • Bryan W. Shupe: yes
    • Claire Snyder-Hall: yes
    • Jeffrey N. Spiegelman: yes
    • Jesse R. Vanderwende: yes
    • Madinah Wilson-Anton: yes
    • Lyndon D. Yearick: yes

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143350

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