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HB 272

Delaware House bill in Session 153.

Status: introduced. Latest action: March 5, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER.

Bill ID DE-153-HB-272
Session 153
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
House introduced 2026-03-05
Abortion / Reproductive Policy Criminal Justice
Summary

This Act creates the new crime of "interference with reproductive health services or exercise of religion."" It is based on a substantially similar federal law (18 U.S.C. § 248). The Superior Court is vested with jurisdiction over criminal proceedings arising under this law."

Sponsor
Heffernan
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-05 Status introduced
2026-03-05 Latest Action Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 272
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