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SB 297·DE·senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Signed into LawFiled May 4, 2026
Sponsor: Stephanie Hansen (D)
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Signed by Governor

Jul 23, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the Consumer Fraud Act to clarify that the phrase “in connection with” includes any unfair or deceptive conduct that occurs before, during, or after a sale, lease, receipt, or advertisement of merchandise. It lets the Delaware Department of Justice pursue post‑transaction misconduct such as false landlord notices, aggressive debt collection, or failure to honor repair promises. The change aims to protect consumers and ensure businesses compete fairly throughout the entire consumer relationship.

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