An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The First State Quality Improvement Fund. [SB-90]
This bill modernizes the First State Quality Improvement Fund (FSQIF) Act, using language from the field of continuous improvement and operational excellence to align with current industry accepted practices. This bill provides improved accountability for the management of FSQIF training programs with the inclusion of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) program team in partnership with the Department of Human Resources in establishing and maintaining rules and regulations for the use of the fund. This bill also establishes
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SB-90: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The First State Quality Improvement Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Matthews
Signed By Governor on 06/27/2023
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road. [SB-86]
Currently, every adult operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle is required to have a helmet in their possession and wear eye protection while operating or riding a motorcycle and every person up to 19 years of age must wear a helmet and eye protection.
SB-86: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray
Signed By Governor on 06/30/2023
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Death Actions. [SB-81]
This statutory addition to Delawares Wrongful Death Act will permit the spouse, parents, children, and siblings of a deceased person to recover punitive damages when the actions resulting in the death of another person were maliciously intended or the result of willful or wanton misconduct by the at fault party. Punitive damages are intended to deter the at fault party from future similar conduct and to punish the at fault party for reckless conduct. Presently, an estate can recover punitive damages under a survival action pursuant to 10 Del C.
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SB-81: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Wrongful Death Actions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nicole Poore
Signed By Governor on 07/17/2023
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Property. [HB-91]
This Act creates a new offense of Aggravated Criminal Mischief with enhanced penalties (class D felony) applicable when an individual knowingly damages or tampers with critical utility infrastructure intending to disrupt utility services. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI have issued repeated warnings about domestic terrorists and extremist groups targeting critical utility infrastructure. Bulletins issued through DHS National Terrorism Advisory System in 2022 warned of a heightened threat environment based,
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HB-91: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Property.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray
Signed By Governor on 02/28/2024