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DE HB305

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sean Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to § 11, Article I of the Delaware Constitution to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty
  • Adds language stating "nor the death penalty imposed" to the section covering excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel punishments
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly for passage, as mandated by Article XVI of the Delaware Constitution for constitutional amendments
  • Represents the first step in the process to amend the Delaware Constitution to eliminate capital punishment

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To § 11, Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Prohibiting The Imposition Of The Death Penalty.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

3/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2020

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