Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 322
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ARREST AND DETENTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 322 which permits employees of, or security personnel working for, a health-care institution, as defined under Chapter 25C of Title 16, or a medical or dental practice licensed under Title 24, for the purpose of summoning a law-enforcement officer, take any person presenting a security or safety risk at such premises into custody and detain the person in a reasonable manner on the premises for a reasonable time.
This House Substitute to House Bill No. 322 differs from the initial bill as it clarifies the definition of health-care institution, medical practice, and dental practice.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 31, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - May 19, 2026 · House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 322