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Delaware|SB16

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

Committee 1

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

Amendment SA 1 to SB 16 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Apr 13, 2026

Topics

Digital Asset CustodyGovernment Use & OversightMoney Transmission

Co-sponsors (3)

RBrian Pettyjohn,DWilliam Bush,RJeffrey Spiegelman

Legislative history

Apr 13, 2026S

Amendment SA 1 to SB 16 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Mar 23, 2026S

Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate