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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 18, 2024 | DE | HB 270 | Establishes Penalty for Displaying Ammunition that is Accessible to Customer | Bill Passed - House (27 - 9) |
March 28, 2024 | DE | HB 275 | Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality | Bill Passed - House (21 - 15) |
March 7, 2024 | DE | SB 2 | Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (23 - 16) |
Jan. 25, 2024 | DE | HB 267 | Prohibits Family Court From Imposing a Sentence of Incarceration or a Suspension of an Individuals License for Failure to Pay Child Support | Bill Passed - House (31 - 5) |
Jan. 23, 2024 | DE | HB 91 | Authorizes a New Offense for Tampering with Infastructure | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1) |
Jan. 11, 2024 | DE | SB 276 | Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone | Bill Passed - House (35 - 3) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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4/18 | HB 270 | Establishes Penalty for Displaying Ammunition that is Accessible to Customer | Bill Passed - House (27 - 9) |
3/28 | HB 275 | Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality | Bill Passed - House (21 - 15) |
3/07 | SB 2 | Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (23 - 16) |
1/25 | HB 267 | Prohibits Family Court From Imposing a Sentence of Incarceration or a Suspension of an Individuals License for Failure to Pay Child Support | Bill Passed - House (31 - 5) |
1/23 | HB 91 | Authorizes a New Offense for Tampering with Infastructure | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1) |
1/11 | SB 276 | Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone | Bill Passed - House (35 - 3) |