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DelawareHB 33153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN THE CITY OF NEWARK.

Sponsored By: Cyndie Romer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Newark drug cases gain local court option

Cases involving alleged violations of Section 4764 in Newark by adults age 18 or older can start in Newark Alderman’s Court. That court shares authority over subsection (b) and (d) cases with the Court of Common Pleas, and subsection (c) cases with Justice of the Peace Court. For these adults, marijuana or other THC cases involving more than a personal-use quantity or public consumption can start in Alderman’s Court or the Court of Common Pleas. Newark civil violations for people under 21 involving personal-use amounts of marijuana or other THC can also start in Alderman’s Court. The law changes where cases can begin, not the underlying violations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 19 • No: 0

House vote • 1/30/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    4/14/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    3/18/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

    3/12/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    1/30/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT

    1/30/2025House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 33 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    1/30/2025House

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 33 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    1/29/2025House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    1/22/2025House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    1/9/2025House

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