HB 202

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in House Jun 08, 2023
  • Passed House Jun 08, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 30, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Aug 18, 2023

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of A Firearm At A Polling Place.

Abstract

This Act limits those individuals who may possess a firearm at a polling place on an Election Day to the following: (1) law enforcement officers, (2) commissioned security guards acting in their official capacity, (3) constables acting in their official capacity, and (4) active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces and Delaware National Guard acting in their official capacity. This Act is applicable to any in-person election held under Title 15, any local school election held under Title 14, and any municipal election held in accordance with the municipality's charter, ordinance, or code, and includes locations designated for early voting. This Act also provides an exemption for individuals who reside or visit private property adjacent to a polling place, or who are traveling from private property to another location.

Bill Sponsors (14)

Votes


Jun 30, 2023

Jun 08, 2023

Actions


Aug 18, 2023

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2023

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 28, 2023

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Executive

Jun 08, 2023

Senate

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Executive

House

Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 4 NO 1 ABSENT

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 202 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 202 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Jun 07, 2023

House

Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Administration

Jun 02, 2023

House

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Administration

Bill Text

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HA 1 to HB 202 HTML PDF

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