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DE HB276
Bill
Status
10/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Andria Bennett
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AI Summary
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Registered qualifying patients under Delaware's Medical Marijuana Act are not prohibited from owning, possessing, or controlling firearms or ammunition under state law solely based on their medical marijuana patient status
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Medical marijuana patients who are not otherwise prohibited persons may engage in private firearm transactions between unlicensed persons under exempt categories in Delaware Code § 1448B(c)
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Prohibits state and local law enforcement from sharing marijuana-related investigation information about registered cardholders with authorities that don't recognize Delaware's medical marijuana protections, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
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Federal law still prohibits medical marijuana patients from purchasing firearms through federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs)
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Makes technical corrections to existing Delaware Medical Marijuana Act language to conform with legislative drafting standards
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Eligibility Of Registered Qualifying Patients Under The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act To Purchase Or Possess Firearms.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor
10/27/2022