DelawareHB 22153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CONSTABLES.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Obey traffic orders from constables

Commissioned constables can direct and control car and foot traffic while on duty. If a commissioned constable gives a lawful order, drivers and pedestrians must obey. This puts constables alongside police, flaggers, fire police, and uniformed adult school crossing guards. This change does not remove your duty to drive with due care for safety.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Frank Burns
Democratic • House
William Bush
Democratic • House
William J. Carson
Democratic • House
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Franklin D. Cooke
Democratic • House
Daniel B. Short
Republican • House
Mara Gorman
Democratic • House
Ronald E. Gray
Republican • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Michael F. Smith
Republican • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
DeShanna U Neal
Democratic • House
Josue O Ortega
Democratic • House
Stell Parker Selby
Democratic • House
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Sherae'a Moore
Democratic • House
Bryan W. Shupe
Republican • House
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Lyndon D. Yearick
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 1/28/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
4/14/2025Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/26/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
3/19/2025Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
1/28/2025Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
1/28/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 2 Favorable, 14 On Its Merits
1/22/2025House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
12/19/2024House

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12/19/2024
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