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DE SR 16

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EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE, AFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW, RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FACED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CALLING FOR FACT-BASED REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

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

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Quick answers

Did DE SR 16 pass?

No. DE SR 16 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-01-29): Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

What is DE SR 16 about?

This resolution acknowledges the tragedy of loss of life, affirms the importance of peaceful protest, and recognizes the challenging conditions faced during law enforcement operations. It emphasizes respect for due process and the need for a careful, fact-based review of events.

Who sponsors DE SR 16?

David L. Wilson, Bryant L. Richardson, Brian Pettyjohn and 3 others are the primary sponsors of DE SR 16.

Description

This resolution acknowledges the tragedy of loss of life, affirms the importance of peaceful protest, and recognizes the challenging conditions faced during law enforcement operations. It emphasizes respect for due process and the need for a careful, fact-based review of events.

Introduced
2026-01-29
Latest action
2026-01-29 — Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • David L. Wilsonprimary
  • Bryant L. Richardsonprimary
  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsonprimary
  • Franklin D. Cookeprimary
  • Gerald W. Hockerprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-29

    Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

    failure

  2. 2026-01-29

    Introduced in Senate

    introduction

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Votes

  • SM

    2026-01-29 · fail · 6-0

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

Related bills

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Official source

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142853

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