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DE HB111

Bill

Status

Passed

7/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for Delaware antitrust actions from 3 years to 4 years, aligning with federal antitrust law timelines.

  • Suspends the running of the statute of limitations period whenever the federal government initiates a civil or criminal antitrust proceeding based on the same matters, and for one year following the conclusion of that federal proceeding.

  • Establishes a 4-year absolute deadline for filing antitrust actions under Delaware law, even when the statute of limitations has been suspended.

  • Allows Delaware's Attorney General to better coordinate with federal agencies and other state attorneys general in multi-state antitrust investigations by providing adequate time to pursue cases.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Ignition Interlock Device (iid) Program.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/24/2009

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/4/2009
Public Safety & Homeland Security4/2/2009

Full Bill Text

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