Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 342
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE POSSESSION AND PURCHASE OF DEADLY WEAPONS BY PERSONS PROHIBITED.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
Current law prohibits persons subject to Family Court protective orders from purchasing or possessing deadly weapons, with some exceptions. This Act extends this prohibition to individuals with out-of-state protective orders as well.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 14, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - May 19, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - May 19, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 2 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House