HB293

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Victims Compensation Assistance Program.

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Delaware HB293 amends the Victims Compensation Assistance Program by modifying the definition of "crime" to include hate crimes.

Delaware HB293 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to redefine "crime" within the Victims Compensation Assistance Program to include any act that contains the characteristics of a hate crime as defined in § 1304 of this title. This change expands the scope of crimes eligible for compensation under the program.

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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 20

1:00 PM

Judiciary

Mar 11

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jun 24

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

May 20

Senate

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