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HB 473 Delaware House · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH BENEFITS.

Summary
This Act grants line-of-duty death benefits under Title 18, Chapter 66 to county or municipal public works employees working in job-related activities to construct, repair, or maintain public works infrastructure.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands death benefits for public works employees, strengthening worker protection and benefits.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill grants death benefits to public works employees maintaining infrastructure, protecting the workforce essential for transportation systems.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 12, 2026 Last action Jun 12, 2026
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Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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Photo of Bill Bush
Bill Bush
DDemocratic
DE
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Photo of Bryan Shupe
Bryan Shupe
RRepublican
DE
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