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DE SB110

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bushweller

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "law-enforcement officer" in Title 11 §222 to include agents employed by state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies engaged in monitoring sex offenders.

  • Adds agents employed by state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies engaged in monitoring sex offenders to the definition of "police officer" in Title 11 §8401 for purposes of that chapter.

  • Expands the definition of "covered person" in Title 18 §6601 to include agents employed by state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies engaged in monitoring sex offenders, allowing them to access certain protections or benefits previously limited to firefighters, National Guard members, and police officers.

  • Allows county and municipal police agencies to hire trained individuals to monitor sex offenders, a function previously performed only by the Delaware State Police.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 18 Relating To Law Enforcement And Police Officers.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

2/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/25/2013
Public Safety6/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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