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DelawareHS 1 for HB 154153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GUN SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

Sponsored By: Mara Gorman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Lawsuit rules for free gun safety devices

Tax‑exempt nonprofits and law enforcement can give new gun safety devices to people for free and are not liable for injuries from device defects. The device must be new and in its original, unopened box. The giver must also hand out a gun safety pamphlet from a local or national safety group or a hospital. Devices include cable locks, trigger locks, and gun safes. This immunity does not cover the device’s maker, distributor, or seller. Injured people can still sue those companies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 13

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 15 • No: 6

House vote • 5/20/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 31 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/20/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

    5/20/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 31 YES 7 NO 3 ABSENT

    5/20/2025House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 20 NO 3 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT

    5/20/2025House

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

    5/20/2025House

  8. was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 154

    5/14/2025House

Bill Text

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    5/14/2025

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