Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 414
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO POSSESSING A DESTRUCTIVE WEAPON.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies that the grant of exclusive jurisdiction to the Superior Court over violations of 11 Del C. § 1444 (possessing a destructive weapon), applies only to an adult defendant. Jurisdiction over minors remains with the Family Court.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 18, 2026 House | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 3, 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 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - May 20, 2026 · House
Not Worked in Committee - May 12, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House