# Delaware

Every law and rule change USCLI tracks for Delaware, across the professions, on one page. Each entry links to its full write-up and official sources.

Source: https://uscli.org/states/delaware

## Licensing Ledger

Delaware licenses private investigative agencies and issues identification cards to the investigators they employ through the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section, under a Board of Examiners. Since 2023 the State has barred arrest or detention by anyone without statutory authority, made stalking a higher-class felony while keeping the exemption for legitimate investigative activities, and amended the Board’s rules, without changing investigator requirements.

[Full Delaware page: every change, its sources, and what has not changed](https://uscli.org/licensing-tracker/delaware) (9 entries).

- Aug 31, 2026 — **[Health-care staff and security may detain people pending police](https://uscli.org/licensing-tracker/delaware#hb-322)** — HS 1 for HB 322, 85 Del. Laws c. 454 — Adds 11 Del. C. 1914(b)(2): a person employed by or providing security services for a health-care institution or a licensed medical or dental practice may take a person presenting a security or safety risk into custody and detain the person in a reasonable…
- May 21, 2026 — **[Stalking definition expanded and penalties raised](https://uscli.org/licensing-tracker/delaware#hb-197)** — HB 197, 85 Del. Laws c. 259 — Amends 11 Del. C. 1312. Stalking rises from a class G to a class E felony, and aggravated stalking from class F to class D. The definition of course of conduct is revised, and the affirmative defense now covers any constitutionally protected activity. The…
- Feb 11, 2026 — **[Board rules amended for armed guards and detection canines](https://uscli.org/licensing-tracker/delaware#rule-1300-2026)** — Final order, 29 DE Reg. 706 — Shortens the interval between firearm qualification shoots for armed security and armored car guards from 90 to 60 days, adds leave waivers, and requires the 40-hour course again after a 36-month suspension. Allows detection canines for Class B and C…
- Feb 8, 2026 — **[Correctional officers may have personal information taken down](https://uscli.org/licensing-tracker/delaware#sb-32)** — SB 32, 85 Del. Laws c. 125 — Adds 11 Del. C. 6594 to 6598. After a written request from a Department of Correction correctional, probation, or parole officer (active, former, or retired) who serves or served on or after February 8, 2026, any person must remove the officer’s or…
- Jul 14, 2025 — **[No arrest or detention without statutory authority](https://uscli.org/licensing-tracker/delaware#hb-153)** — HB 153, 85 Del. Laws c. 74 — Adds 11 Del. C. 1914, which prohibits arrest or detention by anyone not specifically authorized by statute, except that a private citizen may assist a peace officer on request or when the officer is incapacitated. Repeals 11 Del. C. 6563 and 6564, which…

## Officer Ledger

The Officer Ledger has not published a Delaware page yet. [See the states it covers](https://uscli.org/officer-certification-tracker).

## Forensic Ledger

The Forensic Ledger has not published a Delaware page yet. [See the states it covers](https://uscli.org/forensic-science-tracker).