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DE SB323

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Wilson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on selling, offering for sale, or possessing switchblade/automatic knives in Delaware
  • Deletes § 1446 which criminalized unlawfully dealing with switchblade knives as an unclassified misdemeanor
  • Removes "switchblade knife" from the definition of "deadly weapon" in § 222, though knives can still be charged as deadly weapons if actually used to cause death or serious injury
  • Permits individuals to lawfully possess and use automatic knives for legitimate purposes such as trade work, hunting, camping, and outdoor activities
  • Retains criminal liability for using any knife as a weapon in attacks or assaults intended to cause death or serious physical injury

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Knives

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

6/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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