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DE HB113

Bill

Status

Passed

8/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 1944 of Title 11 of the Delaware Code to clarify police mutual aid agreements between jurisdictions.

  • Allows police agencies to enter into agreements to provide mutual assistance with any other jurisdiction within or outside the state, including the District of Columbia, for periods the agency deems advisable.

  • Requires mutual aid agreements to set forth the rights and obligations of all parties with respect to the assistance being provided.

  • Maintains existing indemnification requirements where the assisting party must indemnify the requesting agency for claims arising from authorized activities outside their respective jurisdiction and for third-party property damage or personal injury claims.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Mutual Aid Agreements.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security4/4/2019

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