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DE HB265

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Ross Levin

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Provides immunity from prosecution for certain criminal offenses when a person reports a sexual assault or seeks medical attention for a sexual offense victim

  • Protects individuals from charges related to underage alcohol consumption, drug possession, or similar offenses that are discovered as a result of reporting sexual violence

  • Encourages victims and witnesses to report sexual offenses without fear of legal consequences for ancillary crimes they may have committed

  • Amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to add specific immunity provisions for those who cooperate with law enforcement in sexual offense investigations

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Offense Reporting And Immunity For Certain Crimes.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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