Stephanie L. Hansen

Senate passes legislation to establish objective use-of-force standard

DOVER — The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed legislation to remove a major barrier that has long prevented Delaware police officers from being held accountable when they violate the public trust. Sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney and Rep. Sherry […]

Delaware to offer one-time amnesty window, incentivize repayment of $143.4 million in highway toll debt

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed legislation authorizing a 3-month amnesty period for drivers with toll debts in collection. The Toll Violation Amnesty Program, authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 5, would waive most administrative fees, civil penalties, […]

Delaware Senate passes bail reforms aimed at protecting public from violent offenders

DOVER – The Delaware State Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would prevent defendants accused of dangerous and violent offenses from being released without bail before their scheduled trials.   Co-sponsored by Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, Sen. Stephanie Hansen, Senator Majority Leader […]

Legislation filed by Sen. Hansen seeks to advance community solar in Delaware

DOVER – Thousands of Delawareans currently unable to benefit from the cost savings and low carbon footprint of solar power could soon reap the benefits of renewable energy through a new class of community-solar generating facilities enabled by legislation introduced […]