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DE SB220
Bill
Status
6/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Blevins
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AI Summary
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Changes the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council's leadership elections from annual (December) to biennial (first meeting of odd-numbered calendar years) for two-year terms
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Moves the Council's annual report deadline from September 15 to October 15
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Expands the definition of "near death" from victims "in serious or critical condition as certified by a physician" to those who have "suffered life threatening injuries"
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Requires the Attorney General, Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families, and other agencies to report domestic violence-related deaths or near deaths to the Council within 14 days
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Expands the Fatal Incident Review Team from 7 core members to 12, adding the Chief Defender, Superior Court President Judge, Department of Correction Commissioner, a batterers' intervention program treatment provider, an additional victim advocate, and a domestic violence victim
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 13, Chapter 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/9/2016