An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Codifying U.s. Supreme Court Precedent Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy. [SB-5]
The United States Supreme Courts decisions in Roe v. Wade and subsequent cases established that access to abortion is a constitutional right and that states may not prohibit abortion prior to viability. As a result of these decisions, and the exercise of prosecutorial discretion by the Attorney General, see Del. Op. Atty Gen. No. 73-030, § III (Apr. 12, 1973), the Delaware Code's prohibitions against abortion are unconstitutional, and thus unenforceable.
SB-5: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Codifying U.s. Supreme Court Precedent Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 06/08/2017
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements. [SB-54]
The continued existence and dissemination of a juvenile criminal record hampers an individuals ability to become a successful and productive member of society. These criminal histories are a hindrance to employment, education, housing and credit. This act modifies Delawares discretionary expungement provisions to allow more children, and adults with only juvenile records, the ability to petition the Court for an expungement. An adult conviction automatically disqualifies someone from seeking an expungement to their juvenile record. These changes
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SB-54: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Juvenile Expungements.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 06/20/2017
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact. [SB-59]
This Act replaces the current multistate nurse licensure compact with an enhanced version. The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact allows for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to have one multistate license, with the privilege to practice in their home state and other compact states. Under the enhanced version, all nurses practicing under a multistate license must meet a minimum set of licensure requirements, including a fingerprint federal criminal background check. Nurses who fail to meet these requirements will not be eligible for
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SB-59: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Signed By Governor on 06/30/2017
An Act To Amend Titles 24 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conversion Therapy. [SB-65]
Conversion therapy is a practice or treatment that seeks to change an individuals sexual orientation or gender identity, including any effort to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender. Conversion therapy has been rejected by all mainstream medical and mental health organizations, and there is no credible evidence that it is effective. Moreover, this practice poses enormous health risks to LGBTQ youth, including an increased sense of shame,
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SB-65: An Act To Amend Titles 24 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conversion Therapy.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 07/23/2018
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Lawful Authority Of Teachers Over Pupils. [SB-85]
This Act draws attention to the types of discipline used in schools by capturing data about out-of-school suspensions and publishing that data, in an effort to help schools identify areas where the data regarding out-of-school suspensions indicates there is room to reduce such suspensions. This Act is meant to increase transparency, improve overall school climate, resulting in improved student outcomes.
SB-85: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Lawful Authority Of Teachers Over Pupils.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 07/11/2018
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road. [SB-97]
This bill allows Delaware Department of Transportation authorized vehicles to be able to use the shoulder of the road when responding to emergencies. Department of Transportation staff must respond to emergencies along the road to assist police, fire and paramedics with establishing maintenance of traffic. By allowing the use of the shoulder of the road staff will be able to respond in a timely manner.
SB-97: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Rules Of The Road.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gerald Hocker
Signed By Governor on 09/21/2017
SCR-12: Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives To Be Convened For The Purpose Of Hearing An Address By The Honorable John C. Carney, Jr., Governor Of The State Of Delaware.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Passed In House By Voice Vote on 03/29/2017
You have voted SCR-12: Providing For A Joint Session Of The Senate And The House Of Representatives To Be Convened For The Purpose Of Hearing An Address By The Honorable John C. Carney, Jr., Governor Of The State Of Delaware..