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DE SR 16

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE, AFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW, RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FACED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CALLING FOR FACT-BASED REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

In brief

DE SR 16 is a state bill in DE: “EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE, AFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW, RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FACED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CALLING FOR FACT-BASED REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY.” It was introduced on Jan 29, 2026 in the Senate, during the 153 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: failed or withdrawn. The latest action we have (Jan 29, 2026) reads: “Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT”. Its sponsor is Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), with 5 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Government overreach. The facts here come from State legislature (legis.delaware.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
Failed or withdrawn
Latest action
Jan 29, 2026: Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Sponsors
  • Gerald W. Hocker (Republican)
  • Eric Buckson (Republican), cosponsor
  • Dave G. Lawson (Republican), cosponsor
  • Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), cosponsor
  • Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), cosponsor
  • David L. Wilson (Republican), cosponsor
5 cosponsors in all
Started in
Senate
Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
Session
153

Our summary: The Senate defeated SR 16, which expressed condolences for a loss of life, affirmed the rule of law, and called for fact-based review and accountability. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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