HB 414

Delaware House bill in Session 153.

Status: enacted. Latest action: September 3, 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 enacted
Committee Judiciary
House enacted 2026-09-03
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
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-05-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-09-03 Status enacted
2026-09-03 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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