HB268

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Assault.

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Delaware HB268 amends the definition of assault in the second degree to include causing serious physical injury to certain public safety personnel.

Delaware HB268 modifies the definition of assault in the second degree to include causing serious physical injury to law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other public safety personnel while they are performing their duties. The bill specifies that if a person intentionally or recklessly causes serious physical injury to these individuals, it falls under the definition of assault in the second degree, which is classified as a class C or D felony.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

2:00 PM

Judiciary

Jan 28

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

May 13

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits