SB73

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Lethal Violence Protective Orders.

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SB73 amends Delaware Code to allow any petitioner, not just law enforcement, to request lethal violence protective orders.

SB73 amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to allow any petitioner, not just law enforcement, to request lethal violence protective orders by filing an affidavit or verified petition. Previously, only law enforcement officers could make such requests. The bill also specifies that petitions for these orders must be filed in the county where the respondent resides.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary

Mar 26, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary

History

Aug 20, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 12, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

May 21, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 9 On Its Merits