AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 23 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CLASSES OF PILOTS' LICENSES.

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This Act amends Title 23 of the Delaware Code to increase the maximum draft limit applicable to sixth class pilots from 27 feet to 29 feet, enabling the safe pilotage of deeper-draft vessels and aligning pilotage standards with modern shipping practices. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 26, 2026
Last action: Jun 24, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Sponsor: Danny Short R
Session: 153
Momentum: 72 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

72.4% Likely

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Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 61%, measured from DE's completed sessions
Momentum +5 72/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -14 108 days quiet
Cosponsors +10 21 signed on
Bipartisan support +9 17 D · 5 R
Sponsor influence +2 71/100

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