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SB 95

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 8 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 7 co-sponsors

Delaware amends its General Corporation Law to modify corporate governance rules affecting the nation's primary business incorporation jurisdiction and over 1 million companies.

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Bill Summary · SB 95

Legislative bill overview

SB 95 amends Delaware's General Corporation Law (Title 8 of the Delaware Code) to modify rules governing corporate governance and operations. The bill passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support and was signed into law by the Governor on June 30, 2025.

Why is this important

Delaware's corporate law is nationally significant because approximately 70% of Fortune 500 companies and over 1 million businesses are incorporated there, making amendments to this statute influential across the entire U.S. business landscape. Changes to corporate governance rules affect shareholder rights, board procedures, director liability, and operational flexibility for companies nationwide.

Potential points of contention

  • Shareholder protections vs. corporate flexibility: Amendments to corporate law often involve tradeoffs between empowering shareholders with voting rights versus giving boards operational flexibility—the specific provisions would determine which stakeholders benefit.
  • Competitive incorporation incentives: Delaware competes with other states to attract incorporations; some provisions may be designed to retain or attract corporate charters, potentially at the expense of shareholder protections or public interests.
  • Opacity of the amendment's scope: Without access to the specific textual changes, stakeholders may disagree on whether modifications adequately address emerging issues like ESG reporting, cybersecurity disclosure, or executive compensation transparency.

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

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