HB322

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

Final Passage·6/30/26

Delaware HB322 allows private citizens to assist peace officers in arrests or detentions and permits facility security personnel to detain.

Delaware HB322 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to allow private citizens to assist peace officers in arrests or detentions upon request or if the officer is incapacitated. Additionally, it permits security personnel at health-care, medical, or dental facilities to detain individuals posing a security or safety risk on the premises for a reasonable time while summoning law enforcement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 21–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 25

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jun 30

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jun 11

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT