An Act to Amend Title 28 and Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to Student Athlete Protection.
Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Introduced
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Mar 18, 2026
What it does
Sports betting is legal in at least 39 states, including Delaware. The increase in sports betting has also seen an increase in threats to and harassment of student athletes. A September 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) survey of campus administrators found 10% of Division I respondents said they were aware of student-athletes being harassed online or in person by someone with gambling interests. And, data from the 2024 March Madness indicated 1 in 3 high-profile student athletes received abusive messages from someone with a gambling interest. With the increase in student athlete harassment, the NCAA and others are urging states to take action. To that end, this Act…
Where it stands
Introduced (Current step)
Committee (Not started)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Delaware.