Proposed Delaware Firearm Legislation SB334
Legislation Overview
Title: An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Unlawful Discharge Of Firearms.
Description: This bill amends Chapter 5, Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to the unlawful discharge of firearms within the State. The bill recognizes the potential danger of such discharges which occur during target shooting and other related firearm skill events when in proximity to neighboring residences and businesses, thereby increasing the risk of injury or death. The bill includes language to allow discharge of firearms under certain conditions, including the use of an artificial or natural barrier, allows for less required distance for archery equipment, and exempts lands designated as training areas by the Department of Natural Resources, the Delaware National Guard, the Department of Corrections, or other law enforcement agency which are primarily used for the training of firearms and firearm safety. This bill is consistent with safety zone language associated with legal hunting as stated in Title 7 of the Delaware Code ยง 723.
Session: 152nd General Assembly
Last Action: Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
Last Action Date: June 25, 2024
Sponsors
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2 sponsors: Nicole Poore (D); Cyndie Romer (D);
Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 5% (2 of 41)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Draft | not available | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| There are no amendments to this bill at this time | |||||
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
There have not been any votes on this bill
Link: link to state bill page
