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DE HB252

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies public use or consumption of personal-use quantities of marijuana or THC products from an unclassified misdemeanor to a civil violation

  • Reduces maximum fines from $200 to $50 for a first violation and $100 for subsequent violations

  • Eliminates the possibility of up to 5 days imprisonment for this offense

  • Applies to use in areas accessible to the public or in moving vehicles

  • Does not affect DUI laws or law enforcement's ability to arrest individuals operating vehicles under the influence of controlled substances

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Controlled Substances And Counterfeit Controlled Substances.

Last Action

was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 252

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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