Delaware · House Bill 412 · 153rd General Assembly

Hunting or Trapping License/Close Loophole

HB 412 Sponsored by William J. Carson Withdrawn

  1. Introduced May 12, 2026
  2. In committee May 12, 2026
  3. Withdrawn  
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Section 1 of this Act closes a loophole that allows hunters and trappers who are exempt from obtaining a Delaware hunting or trapping license to avoid completing a Department-approved hunting or trapping education program. Although many exempt hunters and trappers already complete these programs, this legislation codifies the requirement. This Act also updates and clarifies the statutory language governing…

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Section 1 of this Act closes a loophole that allows hunters and trappers who are exempt from obtaining a Delaware hunting or trapping license to avoid completing a Department-approved hunting or trapping education program. Although many exempt hunters and trappers already complete these programs, this legislation codifies the requirement. This Act also updates and clarifies the statutory language governing administration of drugs to wildlife. Section 2 of this Act adds language to expressly permit the sale of taxidermy and antlers from lawfully taken deer. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Every action

8 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House · House Natural Resources & Energy
  2. CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 10 On Its Merits · House Natural Resources & Energy
  3. HouseSubstituted in House by HS 1 for HB 412
  4. HouseHS 1 for HB 412 - Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
  5. SenateHS 1 for HB 412 - Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
  6. SenateHS 1 for HB 412 - Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
  7. SenateHS 1 for HB 412 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
  8. HS 1 for HB 412 - Signed by Governor

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Delaware's official records (legis.delaware.gov), checked Nov 1, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.