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DelawareHB 150153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CIVIL ARRESTS.

Sponsored By: Mara Gorman (Democratic)

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Civil arrest protections for Delaware court visitors

Delaware law protects people from civil arrest while going to, staying at, or returning from court for a judicial matter. It also protects parties, witnesses, attorneys, and observers participating in or attending court proceedings. Covered courthouses include buildings where state court proceedings take place or court officers or employees work. Protection extends to courthouse grounds, parking areas, and immediate surroundings. Criminal-law arrests and arrests authorized by a judicial order are not covered. Judicial officers can stop activities that threaten court access or disrupt court operations, including violations of this protection. People arrested or detained unlawfully can ask a court to review their detention through habeas corpus. Knowing violators may owe damages for false imprisonment, and courts may award winning parties attorney’s fees and costs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. HS 1 for HB 150 - Signed by Governor

    9/3/2026Governor

  2. HS 1 for HB 150 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NO 2 NOT VOTING

    6/25/2026Senate

  3. HS 1 for HB 150 - Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    6/17/2026Senate

  4. HS 1 for HB 150 - Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

    3/24/2026Senate

  5. HS 1 for HB 150 - Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 13 NO 3 ABSENT

    3/24/2026House

  6. HS 1 for HB 150 - - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    3/24/2026House

  7. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 150

    3/24/2026House

  8. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 150

    3/19/2026House

  9. Amendment HA 2 to HB 150 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/24/2025House

  10. Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025House

  11. Amendment HA 1 to HB 150 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/17/2025House

  12. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

    5/1/2025House

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