HB278

An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Regulations And Prohibitions Concerning Game And Fish.

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Delaware HB278 amends regulations concerning game and fish, including Sunday hunting and weapon restrictions.

Delaware HB278 amends Title 7 of the Delaware Code to modify regulations and prohibitions concerning game and fish. It allows Sunday hunting under specific conditions, such as training dogs, hunting red foxes with dogs, or participating in commercial game preserve operations. It also permits the use of handguns and rifles for hunting deer on certain lands and during specific seasons. The bill restricts the use of certain weapons and ammunition for hunting deer and other game animals, and it prohibits the use of remote-controlled weapons for hunting.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 PM

Environment, Energy & Transportation

Mar 11

4:00 PM

Natural Resources & Energy

History

Jun 10

Signed by Governor

May 7

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

May 5

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 On Its Merits