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DE HB7

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sean Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds strangulation to the list of violent felonies under Delaware Code Title 11, Section 4201(c)
  • Strangulation was established as a Class D or Class E felony in 2010 but was not previously designated as a violent felony
  • Makes provisions of 11 Del. C. § 2116 applicable to strangulation offenses, allowing for revocation of bail upon subsequent arrest
  • Sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Blevins with bipartisan support from additional House and Senate members

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2015
Judiciary1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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