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DE SB261

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Poore

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires posthumous promotion for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders who die in the line of duty
  • Applies to covered persons under Delaware's existing line of duty death benefits program (Title 18, Chapter 66)
  • Posthumous promotion is triggered upon Insurance Commissioner certification that a death benefits claim has been approved
  • Adds new Section 6610 to Delaware's insurance code establishing this posthumous promotion requirement

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Related To Insurance And Posthumous Promotions.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

3/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology3/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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