HB 157

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in House Jun 13, 2023
  • Passed House Jun 13, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 30, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Aug 03, 2023

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers And Scrap Metal Processors.

Abstract

This Act prohibits a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor from purchasing or otherwise acquiring a gift card or other item in its original packaging unless the individual offering the item for sale produces a receipt or proof of purchase at the time of transaction. The Department of Homeland Security or its designee may seize an item found in violation of Chapter 23, Title 24 for a period of 30 days to allow the pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor an opportunity to provide a receipt or proof of ownership.

Bill Sponsors (11)

Votes


Jun 30, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Actions


Aug 03, 2023

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2023

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Legislative Oversight & Sunset

Jun 13, 2023

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 157 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Senate

Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Legislative Oversight & Sunset

House

Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT

House

Laid On Table in House

House

Lifted From Table in House

May 16, 2023

House

Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 Favorable

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Public Safety & Homeland Security

May 12, 2023

House

Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Public Safety & Homeland Security

Bill Text

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HA 1 to HB 157 HTML PDF

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