HB 414

Delaware House bill in Session 153.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: June 30, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO POSSESSING A DESTRUCTIVE WEAPON.

Bill ID DE-153-HB-414
Session 153
Status passed_upper
Committee Judiciary
House passed_upper 2026-06-30
Family / Children Firearms
Summary

This Act clarifies that the grant of exclusive jurisdiction to the Superior Court over violations of 11 Del C. § 1444 (possessing a destructive weapon), applies only to an adult defendant. Jurisdiction over minors remains with the Family Court.

Sponsor
Romer
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-05-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-30 Status passed_upper
2026-06-30 Latest Action Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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