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DE SB188
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Lockman
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AI Summary
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Exempts law enforcement agencies from Delaware's firearm background check requirements when purchasing firearms for officers to use in their official duties
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Amends §§ 1448A and 1448B of Title 11 to clarify that transactions by law enforcement agencies for duty firearms fall under existing law enforcement exemptions
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Applies the exemption to both licensed dealer sales (§ 1448A) and unlicensed person sales (§ 1448B)
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Exempts law enforcement agency handgun purchases from the handgun qualified purchaser permit requirements under § 1448D, including fingerprinting and training requirements
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Amends both current versions of the statutes and future versions scheduled to take effect under 84 Del. Laws, c. 259
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Law Enforcement Firearm Procurement.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
1/30/2026