HB418

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

Final Passage·7/1/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB418 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to regulate firearms, including serial number requirements and the handling of untraceable.

Delaware HB418 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to address firearms, including serial number requirements and the handling of untraceable firearms. The bill mandates that federally licensed firearm dealers or manufacturers imprint serial numbers on firearms and unfinished firearm frames or receivers, complying with federal regulations. It also outlines procedures for individuals who lawfully possessed untraceable firearms before the effective date of the Act, allowing them to retain possession if they alter the firearm to make it permanently inoperable within six months.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 15–6 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 24

2:00 PM

Judiciary

May 20

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

Jun 24

Senate

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

Jun 11

House

Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 8 NO 4 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT