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HB 2

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEATH BENEFITS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 8 co-sponsors

Delaware HB 2 modifies death benefit provisions in state code, currently undergoing appropriations review with unclear fiscal and eligibility implications.

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 2, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
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Bill Summary · HB 2

Legislative bill overview

HB 2 amends Delaware's Title 18 and Title 29 code sections to modify death benefits provisions, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill has progressed through the House Administration Committee and is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee following an amendment in January 2025.

Why is this important

Death benefit laws affect public employees, their families, and state budget allocations. Changes to these provisions can impact survivor compensation, eligibility requirements, or administrative procedures for state and local government workers, making them significant for both beneficiaries and fiscal planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The bill's specific amendments to death benefits are not publicly detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess which groups are affected and how substantially
  • Budget implications: Assignment to the Appropriations Committee suggests fiscal concerns; proposed changes may require state funding adjustments or affect pension/benefit fund obligations
  • Stakeholder impact variation: Without knowing specific modifications, affected parties (current employees, retirees, family members, employers) cannot fully evaluate whether changes benefit or disadvantage them

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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