SB188

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law Enforcement Firearm Procurement.

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Delaware SB188 amends firearm procurement laws to exempt law enforcement agencies from background checks and handgun permits.

Delaware SB188 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to exempt law enforcement agencies from background checks and handgun qualified purchaser permits when procuring firearms for use by officers in the performance of their duties. This change applies to transactions involving law enforcement agencies and officers as defined in the Code. The bill modifies sections 1448A, 1448B, and 1448D to reflect this exemption.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 20

11:00 AM

Public Safety & Homeland Security

Jun 30, 2025

12:00 PM

Executive

History

Jan 30

Signed by Governor

Jan 29

House

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

Jan 20

House

Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits