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Committee clears bill to increase Delaware River pilot fees beginning in 2026
Summary
Senate Bill 748, amending fees for river pilot services on the Delaware River and Bay beginning in 2026, was reported by the Commerce Conference Committee without recorded opposition; sponsors said the measure aligns state fees with regional practice.
On Oct. 7 the Commerce Conference Committee considered Senate Bill 748 (printers number 919), sponsored by Senator Ferry, which increases fees paid to river pilot services on the Delaware River and Bay beginning in 2026.
Committee members referenced the bill as a returning measure that had previously been considered, and one member said neighboring Delaware has already addressed the matter on its side of the waterway. "This is something that needs to get done," a member said, and expressed support for river pilots and their services.
There were no recorded negative votes and the committee passed the bill.
The committee did not discuss specific fee amounts in the transcript excerpt; members indicated the bill returns the matter for final House action after committee approval.
The bill will proceed to the House for further consideration.
