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DE HB174

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for engaging in "straw purchases" (purchasing firearms on behalf of someone not legally qualified) from a Class F felony to a Class E felony for the first offense
  • Maintains the Class C felony penalty for subsequent offenses of illegal firearms transactions
  • Applies to purchases made for individuals not qualified to legally purchase, own, or possess firearms in Delaware
  • Intended to increase likelihood of jail time for offenders and reduce illegal firearm acquisition through straw purchases

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Relating To Illegal Purchases Of Firearms.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

4/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Judicial & Community Affairs3/9/2018
Public Safety & Homeland Security5/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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