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DE HB357

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public bodies in Delaware from regulating, prohibiting, restricting, or licensing the ownership, transfer, possession, or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or their components unless expressly authorized by the General Assembly

  • Exempts standard security measures controlling physical access to government buildings from this prohibition

  • Defines "public body" broadly to include any state or local government agency, board, commission, department, authority, or committee that receives or disburses public funds

  • Excludes the Delaware General Assembly itself from the definition of "public body," preserving legislative authority over firearms regulation

  • Addresses housing agency policies that have evicted or threatened to evict tenants for lawful firearm possession, characterizing such practices as discrimination based on economic circumstances

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limiting The Authority Of Public Bodies To Regulate Arms.

Last Action

HS 1 for HB 357 - Amendment SA 1 - Introduced and Placed With the Bill in Senate

6/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance6/23/2010
Administration2/18/2010

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