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DE HB240

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sean Matthews

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Delaware Gun Shop Project under the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to reduce firearm suicides through education and awareness at gun shops.

  • Requires the Division to develop educational pamphlets and signs for distribution at gun shop purchase counters that explain depression warning signs and suicide prevention resources.

  • Mandates the Division create a free 1-hour training module for licensed firearm sellers and gun shop employees on their role in suicide prevention, updated at least every 2 years.

  • Makes educational materials available on the Division's website for download and allows gun shops to voluntarily post signs and distribute pamphlets to firearm purchasers and concealed carry permit applicants.

  • Directs the Division to promulgate regulations establishing mechanisms to track participation and effectiveness of the Gun Shop Project.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Gun Shop Project.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

6/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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