DelawareDelaware renames division enforcing alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana laws
Delaware renames its enforcement division and changes references to its staff from agents to officers in laws covering alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana.
What it does
The division becomes the Division of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Enforcement, and references to its staff change from “agents” to “officers.” The text does not describe new enforcement duties.
Argument forIncluding marijuana in the division’s name could make its role in enforcing marijuana laws clearer to businesses and the public.
Argument againstCalling division staff “officers” in more laws could affect how they are treated under rules for law enforcement and related benefits.
More detail
Delaware renames its enforcement division and updates references to its staff. The division handles alcohol laws, youth access to tobacco laws, and marijuana laws. No start date for these changes is stated.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 16Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 11Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 21Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 21Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENTPassed House
- May 13Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 7Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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