HB153

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Arrest And Detention.

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Delaware HB153 amends the Delaware Code to prohibit private detectives from incarcerating arrested persons and mandates their incarceration in state.

Delaware HB153 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to ensure that all persons arrested by private detectives or agencies must be incarcerated in state, county, or municipal facilities. The bill also repeals the previous provision allowing private detectives to incarcerate arrested persons and imposes fines or imprisonment for violations. This change aims to standardize the incarceration process and ensure it is handled by authorized public entities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary

May 21, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jul 14, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Lifted From Table in Senate

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO