SB232

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

Final Passage·7/1/26

Delaware SB232 amends the definition and penalties for criminal mischief, including new classifications and fines for damaging emergency vehicles.

Delaware SB232 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to redefine criminal mischief and its penalties. The bill introduces new classifications for criminal mischief, including a class A misdemeanor for causing pecuniary loss over $1,000 and an unclassified misdemeanor for other forms of criminal mischief. It also introduces a class G felony for causing significant pecuniary loss or substantial interruption of public services. The bill mandates a minimum fine of $500 for criminal mischief committed on a Delaware byway.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 32–9 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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3
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

10:30 AM

Judiciary

Mar 11

2:00 PM

Judiciary

History

Jul 1

House

Amendment HA 1 to SB 232 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Jul 1

House

Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 9 NO

Jul 1

Senate

Suspension of Rules in Senate