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DE HB301

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Dorsey Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 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 existing constitutional protections against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel punishments
  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate for passage, as mandated by Article XVI of the Delaware Constitution for constitutional amendments
  • This bill represents the first step in the amendment process to eliminate capital punishment in Delaware

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Defeated By House. Votes: 24 YES 15 NO 2 NOT VOTING

6/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Administration2/29/2024

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