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DE SB171

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Correction to issue a Delaware Personal Credential Card to individuals being released after serving 6 months or more of incarceration following conviction.

  • The Personal Credential Card contains the individual's name, date of birth, physical descriptors, photograph, barcode, and expires 1 year from issuance.

  • Individuals presenting a valid Personal Credential Card receive one free certified birth certificate (if born in Delaware) and one free identification card or driver's license (if otherwise eligible).

  • The Commissioner must work with the Department of Health and Social Services and Division of Motor Vehicles to implement policies and procedures for the program.

  • Section 8915(d) regarding interagency coordination is effective immediately; all other provisions take effect 180 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16, Title 21, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Identification Documents For Individuals Being Released From Prison.

Last Action

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

6/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections5/8/2018
Corrections & Public Safety4/18/2018

Full Bill Text

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