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DE HB220

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sean Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Chapter 5 of Title 11 (animal fighting and baiting provisions) to the definition of "racketeering" under Delaware's Racketeering and Organized Crime statute (§1502)
  • Enables prosecution of animal fighting offenses as racketeering violations, allowing the Department of Justice to use stronger enforcement tools
  • Recognizes that animal fighting is often linked to other criminal activities including drug distribution, gun running, prostitution, and violent crimes
  • Strengthens Delaware's ability to prosecute individuals who abuse animals by connecting animal fighting to organized crime provisions

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animal Fighting And Baiting.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2016
Judiciary12/10/2015

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