HB61

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drugs Used In Government-sanctioned Executions.

Introduced·3/6/25
Draft Text

Delaware HB61 amends the Delaware Code to prohibit the sale of drugs for government-sanctioned executions and holds officers liable for violations.

Delaware HB61 amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code to prohibit organizations from selling, distributing, or dispensing drugs if they know or should know the drugs will be used in government-sanctioned executions. It also makes officers of organizations civilly and criminally liable for such violations. Violators face class A felony charges and civil penalties up to $50,000. If a corporation violates the law, its charter will be revoked. The bill also requires sellers of drugs containing pentobarbital to have purchasers attest that the drugs will not be used in executions.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Mar 6, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House