Delaware General Corporation Law Amendment (HB353)
Summary
Delaware Governor has signed HB353 into law, amending Title 8 of the Delaware Code relating to the General Corporation Law. The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of 13 legislators and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Delaware's GCL is the governing law for the majority of US public companies and many private corporations incorporated in the state.
What changed
HB353 amends Title 8 of the Delaware Code, specifically the General Corporation Law. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on April 9, 2026, following introduction and assignment to the House Judiciary Committee.
Delaware-incorporated entities, including the majority of US public companies, will need to review their certificates of incorporation, bylaws, and governance practices to ensure compliance with the amended provisions. Companies should engage legal counsel to assess which specific amendments affect their corporate structures and what modifications to governance documents may be required.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementing regulations or guidance from Delaware Division of Corporations
- Review corporate governance documents for compliance with amended GCL provisions
- Consult legal counsel regarding specific amendments applicable to your corporate structure
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ChangeBridge / Delaware / HB353 Signed by Governor HB353 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
An Act To Amend Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The General Corporation Law.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber House
Committee Judiciary
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Sponsors
Krista Griffith (Rep - D) Darius Brown (Sen - D) Bryan Townsend (Sen - D) Brian Pettyjohn (Sen - R) Franklin Cooke (Rep - D) Kendra Johnson (Rep - D) Josue Ortega (Rep - D) Michael Smith (Rep - R) David Sokola (Sen - D) Daniel Cruce (Sen - D) Stephanie Hansen (Sen - D) Jack Walsh (Sen - D) David Wilson (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Committee Referrals
2026-04-09 H Judiciary
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