Delaware Pilots' Licenses Classes Amendment
Summary
Delaware General Assembly enacted SB240 amending Title 23 of the Delaware Code to modify classes of pilots' licenses. The bill passed the Senate unanimously (21-0) on March 12, 2026, and was signed by Governor Hall-Long. The legislation updates statutory provisions governing maritime pilot licensing in Delaware state waters.
What changed
SB240 amends Title 23 of the Delaware Code relating to the classification and licensing of pilots who navigate vessels in Delaware waters. The bill makes technical or structural changes to pilot license categories.
Regulated entities should review current pilot licensing requirements under Delaware law to identify any operational adjustments needed under the amended framework. The bill takes effect upon signing, with the standard legislative implementation timeline applying.
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Delaware / SB240 Signed by Governor SB240 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-12
An Act To Amend Title 23 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Classes Of Pilots' Licenses.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Committee Transportation
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Sponsors
Russ Huxtable (Sen - D) Alonna Berry (Rep - D) Kerri Harris (Rep - D) Darius Brown (Sen - D) Eric Buckson (Sen - R) Daniel Cruce (Sen - D) Stephanie Hansen (Sen - D) Gerald Hocker (Sen - R) Kyra Hoffner (Sen - D) David Lawson (Sen - R) Elizabeth Lockman (Sen - D) Spiros Mantzavinos (Sen - D) Charles Paradee (Sen - D) Brian Pettyjohn (Sen - R) Marie Pinkney (Sen - D) Nicole Poore (Sen - D) Bryant Richardson (Sen - R) Raymond Seigfried (Sen - D) David Sokola (Sen - D) Laura Sturgeon (Sen - D) Bryan Townsend (Sen - D) Jack Walsh (Sen - D) David Wilson (Sen - R) Edward Osienski (Rep - D) Daniel Short (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-03-17 H Assigned to Transportation Committee in House 2026-03-12 S Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES 2026-03-11 S Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable 2026-02-26 S Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Votes
2026-03-12 Senate Third Reading Yea: 21 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-26 S Elections & Government Affairs 2026-03-17 H Transportation
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