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DE HB299

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of protected "special victims" for first-degree and second-degree assault charges under Delaware criminal code
  • Adds emergency medical technicians, paramedics, fire police officers, and fire marshals to existing protections already covering law enforcement officers and firefighters
  • Protection applies when these personnel are acting in the lawful performance of their duties
  • First-degree assault applies when serious physical injury is intentionally caused to these first responders; second-degree assault applies for physical injury

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Specific Offenses.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/23/2010
Public Safety & Homeland Security1/7/2010

Full Bill Text

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