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HB 331 Delaware House · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULT AND STANDING UP FOR EDUCATORS.

Summary
Delaware educators identify school safety as a significant issue affecting whether they stay in the profession. This Act demonstrates the General Assembly's commitment to supporting our educators by elevating a recklessly or intentionally caused physical injury to an educator to an assault in the second degree. Under this Act, an "educator" includes an employee, contractor, or subcontractor of a public or private elementary school or secondary school. The injury must occur while on school property or at a school-sponsored event in order for this Act to apply. This Act may be cited as "The We've Got Your Back Act".
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens protection for educators by elevating injury penalties, enhancing accountability for physical harm in schools.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens educator protection by elevating injury to assault charges, supporting teachers and improving school safety retention.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects educators by elevating assault charges against those causing physical injury, directly improving workplace safety and worker protections for school employees.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Not Worked in Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
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9 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
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Photo of Bryant Richardson
Bryant Richardson
RRepublican
DE
21
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Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
P
Photo of Jack Walsh
Jack Walsh
DDemocratic
DE
9
P
Photo of Lyndon Yearick
Lyndon Yearick
RRepublican
DE
34
P
Photo of Mike Smith
Mike Smith
RRepublican
DE
22
P
Photo of Ray Seigfried
Ray Seigfried
DDemocratic
DE
5
P
Photo of Stell Selby
Stell Selby
DDemocratic
DE
20
P
Photo of Tim Dukes
Tim Dukes
RRepublican
DE
40