SB 9·DE·senate
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF WETLANDS.
Signed into LawFiled Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Stephanie Hansen (D)
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Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill adds state‑level protection for wetlands that are no longer covered by federal rules, covering both tidal and nontidal areas. It creates new definitions, a screening tool, and a 23‑member advisory committee while deleting an outdated set of standards. The changes affect landowners, developers, and government agencies that work on or near wetlands.
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