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DE HB413

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lyndon Yearick

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands statewide arrest authority for police officers to include off-duty officers, provided they are operating a police vehicle equipped with emergency lights and a siren

  • Adds three traffic violations to offenses for which police officers have statewide arrest powers: reckless driving, aggressive driving, and overtaking/passing a stopped school bus (in addition to existing DUI authority)

  • Requires officers making arrests outside their jurisdiction to notify the primary jurisdictional police agency as soon as practicable, including vehicle registration, description, and occupant count for traffic-related arrests

  • Allows both on-duty and off-duty officers to execute arrest warrants anywhere in the state for offenses committed within their employing agency's jurisdiction

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Officer Arrest Powers.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

5/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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