HB 252

Delaware House bill in Session 153.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 28, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND COUNTERFEIT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Bill ID DE-153-HB-252
Session 153
Status in_committee
Committee Health & Human Development
House in_committee 2026-01-28
Summary

This Act makes use or consumption of a personal use quantity of a controlled substance or counterfeit controlled substance classified in section 4714(d)(19) of Title 16 (products containing marijuana or tetrohydrocannabinols) in an area accessible to the public or in a moving vehicle a civil violation rather than a misdemeanor, and changes the potential penalties for this offense to a fine of up to $50 for a first offense and up to $100 for subsequent offenses. This Act does not affect the ability of law enforcement to arrest and charge individuals who operate motor vehicles while under the influence of controlled substances under Title 21 of the Delaware Code. This Act also makes a technical correction to delete a reference in a section title to a previously repealed subsection.

Sponsor
Morrison
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-12-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status in_committee
2026-01-28 Latest Action Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
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