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DE SB99

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds falsely reporting a violation of a Protection from Abuse Order to Delaware's false reporting statute (Title 11, §1245) as a class A misdemeanor offense.

  • Applies existing penalties for false reporting violations, including a minimum fine of $500-$1,000, at least 100 hours of community service, and reimbursement to the state for investigation and response expenses.

  • Specifies that repeat violations of the false reporting statute constitute a class G felony.

  • Makes technical corrections to conform the statute to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual guidelines.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Falsely Reporting A Violation Of A Protection From Abuse Order.

Last Action

Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

5/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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