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DE HB55

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sean Matthews

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Delaware Gun Shop Project, a suicide prevention initiative modeled after programs in 21+ other states that partners with firearm retailers to help prevent suicides by firearms

  • Requires the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition to manage the Gun Shop Project, with staffing support from the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

  • Mandates development of suicide prevention educational materials including written materials (pamphlets, signs, posters) and an online training course for deadly weapons dealers and customers

  • Educational materials must cover clinical signs and symptoms indicating suicide risk, available prevention resources, and be made available at gun shops for distribution at point of purchase

  • Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly and Governor on the project's progress, number of participating dealers, and training attendees

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/3/2021

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services1/28/2021
Health & Human Development12/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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