HB342

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession And Purchase Of Deadly Weapons By Persons Prohibited.

Final Passage·7/1/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB342 amends Title 11 to prohibit certain individuals from possessing deadly weapons or ammunition.

Delaware HB342 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit specific individuals from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling deadly weapons or ammunition for firearms. This includes those subject to a Family Court protection from abuse order that prohibits them from possessing such items. The prohibition also applies to domestic violence protection orders from other states if they meet certain criteria. The changes are effective as long as the orders remain in effect, except for contested orders issued under specific sections of Title 10.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 21–0 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24

2:00 PM

Judiciary

Apr 15

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 24

Senate

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

May 19

House

Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 2 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT