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Delaware|SB16

An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Banks And Trust Companies.

Committee 2

Summary

This bill modernizes Delaware's banking laws by clarifying definitions related to digital assets and virtual currency, expanding the State Bank Commissioner's authority to approve banks with limited powers based on risk profiles, and facilitating interstate operations for trust companies and out-of-state banks relocating to Delaware. The bill also makes technical updates to requirements for bank directors, officer information, and fiduciary succession during mergers and conversions. These changes affect Delaware-chartered banks, trust companies, and the State Bank Commissioner's regulatory authority.

Sponsor

DSpiros Mantzavinos

Last action

Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

Apr 30, 2026

Topics

Digital Asset CustodyGovernment Use & OversightMoney Transmission

Co-sponsors (3)

RBrian Pettyjohn,DWilliam Bush,RJeffrey Spiegelman

Legislative history

Apr 30, 2026H

Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

Apr 23, 2026S

Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Apr 23, 2026S

Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

Apr 23, 2026S

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NOT VOTING

Apr 22, 2026S

Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

Apr 21, 2026S

Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 16, and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate