Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 427
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING DEADLY WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Shannon Morris (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This substitute bill allows target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16 or 17 year old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above provided the 16 or 17 year old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16 or 17 year old has completed a hunter education course.
Additionally, a 16 or 17 year old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:02 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 23, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 17, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Suspension of Rules in Senate - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 23, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 19, 2026 · House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 427