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HB 278STATE · DelawareSigned

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GAME AND FISH.

This Act makes multiple changes to Title 7 of the Delaware Code. First it increases recreational hunting opportunities and clarifies that Sunday hunting is permitted for all game animals and game birds that the Department has established hunting seasons for, while allowing private landowners and public agencies discretion when and where Sunday hunting is permitted without being overly burdensome. This Act amends and simplifies the caliber of handgun ammunition permitted for deer hunting as well as updates the use of other hunting implements consistent with new and improved technology. This Act removes European and snowshoe hares as game animals and includes skunks and weasels as such.

Voted 6/10/2026View source

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  1. 6/10/2026Signed by Governor
  2. 5/7/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
  3. 5/5/2026Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 On Its Merits
  4. 3/17/2026Amendment HA 2 to HB 278 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  5. 3/17/2026Amendment HA 1 to HB 278 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
  6. 3/17/2026Amendment HA 2 to HB 278 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
  7. 3/17/2026Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
  8. 3/17/2026Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
  9. 3/11/2026Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 6 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
  10. 3/10/2026Amendment HA 1 to HB 278 - Introduced and Placed With Bill