Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 108
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMES AND DEADLY WEAPONS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to owning or possessing certain types of knives that may be opened by one hand. Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular among outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware, and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaged in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools, but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons-related offenses where an individual uses such a knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| May 14, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 30, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 26, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT - Jun 11, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits - May 15, 2025 · House
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - May 7, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Apr 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate