Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 284
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTING FIRST RESPONDERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Shannon Morris (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Richard G. Collins (Republican)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Timothy D. Dukes (Republican)
- Eric Buckson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act makes it a crime for any person to either cross a marked barrier established by a first responder, or, after receiving a warning not to approach from a first responder who is engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty, to violate the warning and approach or remain within 25 feet of the first responder, with the intent to do any of the following:
(1) Impede or interfere with the first responder’s ability to perform the first responder’s legal duty.
(2) Threaten the first responder with physical injury, serious physical injury, or death.
For purposes of this Act, a first responder means a law-enforcement officer, volunteer or paid firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or fire police officer.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Assigned to Administration Committee in House - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 284