AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerri Harris and 3 co-sponsors

SB 342 aims to revise Delaware's Motion Picture and Television Development Commission to modify incentives, programs, and governance to better support state film and TV production.

Signed by Governor

Summary of SB 342 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

SB 342 proposes amendments to Title 29 of the Delaware Code that governs the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. The bill aims to modify the composition, powers, duties, funding mechanisms, or operating procedures of the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, with the goal of enhancing support for film and television production activities within the state and potentially refining how the commission administers incentives, programs, or grants related to industry development.

Key provisions and changes (as currently described by the bill’s title and typical reform patterns)

Amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code related to the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. While the exact text of SB 342 is not provided here, bills of this type commonly address:

Revisions to the commission’s mandate or scope of activities (e.g., expanding or clarifying incentive programs, grants, or tax credits for productions).
Reorganization or changes to the commission’s structure, including appointment processes, terms of members, or authority delegated to staff.
Updates to eligibility criteria for incentives or programs to reflect current industry needs or to improve fiscal safeguards.
Modifications to funding sources, budgeting procedures, or reporting requirements to the General Assembly.
Clarifications of duties, compliance expectations, or enforcement mechanisms related to incentive programs.

Who would be affected

The Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission and its staff.

Prospective and current film and television production companies seeking incentives or assistance provided by the commission.

Related state agencies involved in economic development, budgeting, and oversight.

Legislators and the public, via updated reporting and oversight requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and assigned to the Elections & Government Affairs Committee in the Senate on June 4, 2026.

Co-sponsors: Senator Kerri Harris and Senator Tizzy Lockman.

As a bill in early-stage committee consideration, it will undergo:

Committee review and potential hearings to discuss amendments and stakeholder input.
Possible committee vote to advance to the Senate floor, then potential passage or modification.
If enacted, the bill would be signed into law or enacted through the usual legislative process and would take effect as specified within the bill (effective dates are typically stated in the text).

Potential impacts to monitor

Changes to eligibility and administration of film/television incentives could affect production activity in Delaware.

Any shifts in funding, oversight, or reporting may influence transparency, accountability, and the state’s willingness to invest in the industry.

Structural or governance changes could alter how quickly the commission can respond to industry opportunities.

Note: The summary reflects common elements of amendments to the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission as suggested by the bill’s title and committee assignment. The exact operative provisions, dollar amounts, dates, and specific program details would be found in the full text of SB 342 once released by the legislature.