SB 234

Delaware Senate bill in Session 153.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 19, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDERS.

Bill ID DE-153-SB-234
Session 153
Status introduced
Committee Corrections & Public Safety
Senate introduced 2026-02-19
Healthcare Public Safety
Summary

This Act creates a definition of “first responder” in Chapter 31 of Title 20, pertaining to emergency management. Currently, the term is referenced, but it is not actually defined, creating potential uncertainty about who qualifies as a first responder in this context. This Act defines a first responder as a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, fire, or emergency medical services personnel, hazardous materials response team member, 911 dispatcher, emergency manager, or other individual who is responsible for the protection and preservation of life or property and who is called on to respond to emergencies.

Sponsor
Pettyjohn
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-19 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-19 Status introduced
2026-02-19 Latest Action Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
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