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DE HB198

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Brady

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "Safe School and Recreation Zone" under Title 11 of Delaware Code to include parks and parkland used for recreation.

  • Adds "park" and "recreation area" to the types of facilities covered under the safe zone statute for criminal weapon possession charges.

  • Includes parkland as defined in Delaware Code Title 9, Section 8110(a)(2), which covers real property dedicated for recreational purposes and open to the public or specific communities without charge.

  • Applies criminal penalties for possession of weapons in safe school and recreation zones to a broader range of public recreational spaces beyond just buildings and athletic facilities.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Safe School And Recreation Zones.

Last Action

Stricken

1/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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