Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 316
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULTS ON STATE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies that the existing law, which makes it a Class D felony when a person intentionally causes physical injury to any state employee or officer, when that employee or officer is discharging or attempting to discharge a duty of employment or office, applies to elected officials.
This Act provides that it is a Class D felony when the assault of the state employee or officer is related to the person’s official position, whether or not the person assaulted is on or off duty at the time.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 15, 2026 · House
Motion to Release Failed - Mar 12, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House