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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware House Bill 63 Overhauls Fireworks Laws with Higher Fines and Retailer Permits
Last action · June 23, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NOSponsors: Madinah Wilson-Anton and 10 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Delaware House Bill 63 establishes a new retailer permit system for fireworks sales, increases fines for illegal fireworks use, and requires safety information for consumers to address widespread noncompliance and safety risks.
The measure directly alters the legal obligations and financial penalties for fireworks retailers and consumers across Delaware, while creating new licensing revenue earmarked for the State Fire Marshal's oversight and public education efforts.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
fireworks retailers
Retailers must comply with a new permit and registration system and provide required safety information to consumers.
consumers
Consumers face higher fines for using fireworks outside of legally permitted days and will receive mandatory safety information.
State Fire Marshal
The office gains oversight authority through retailer registration and receives new revenue to improve public education.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Procedural history
8 actions- Jun 23, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NO
- Apr 22, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Mar 17, 2026SenateIntroducedAssigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
- Mar 17, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT
- Mar 17, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to HB 63 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Jun 11, 2025HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to HB 63 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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- Mar 25, 2025HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Mar 6, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
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Total
21
- Yes
- 19
- No
- 2
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (21)
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3/5
Total
39
- Yes
- 38
- No
- 1
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (39)
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Lobbying Activity
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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