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DelawareSB 142153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL EXTORTION.

Sponsored By: Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Tougher penalties for sexual extortion

The law defines sexual extortion as forcing someone into a sexual act or sexual image by threats. Threats can include physical harm, property damage, criminal charges, exposing secrets, or sharing sexual images. Sexual extortion is a Class E felony. It becomes a Class B felony if an adult targets a child or a vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers serious injury or death.

School lessons and training on body safety

Students in pre-K through 12 get age-appropriate lessons on body safety, sexual abuse, and sexual extortion. Schools must give parents easy-to-find info on warning signs, how to talk with kids, how to report, and counseling resources. All school employees get training on state and federal laws and penalties, including sexual extortion. At least one administrator, nurse, or counselor gets extra training on working with police and Title IX coordinators. State child protection agencies, with the Department of Education, maintain these programs for every district and charter school and review them at least every three years.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. SS 1 for SB 142 - Signed by Governor

    9/19/2025Governor

  2. SS 1 for SB 142 - Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    6/30/2025House

  3. SS 1 for SB 142 - Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 9 On Its Merits

    6/18/2025House

  4. SS 1 for SB 142 - Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

    6/12/2025House

  5. SS 1 for SB 142 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    6/12/2025Senate

  6. SS 1 for SB 142 - - Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

    6/12/2025Senate

  7. SS 1 for SB 142 - Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    6/11/2025Senate

  8. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 142

    6/10/2025Senate

  9. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 142

    6/5/2025Senate

  10. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

    5/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    5/13/2025

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