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Delaware committee walks SB16 to refine banking modernization after votes fall short

Delaware General Assembly — Committee Hearing · May 5, 2026
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Summary

A committee hearing on Senate Bill 16 (SS1) to update Delaware's Title 5 banking code covered digital-asset definitions, expanded state bank-commissioner authority and conversion pathways for out-of-state banks; a motion to release the substitute failed for lack of signatures and the bill was walked for later signatures.

Chair Bush opened a committee session to consider Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 16, saying the measure would modernize Delaware's Title 5 banking code, add definitions for digital assets and virtual currency, expand the state bank commissioner's authority and ease corporate governance and conversion rules for banks and trust companies.

Lisa Collison, introduced to the committee as the State Bank Commissioner, told members the substitute defines digital assets and virtual currency, allows trust companies and banks to custody and hold…

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