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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS.

DE · session 152 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced May 12, 2023

Latest action (Aug 3, 2023) Signed by Governor

Summary

This Act prohibits a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor from purchasing or otherwise acquiring a gift card or other item in its original packaging unless the individual offering the item for sale produces a receipt or proof of purchase at the time of transaction. The Department of Homeland Security or its designee may seize an item found in violation of Chapter 23, Title 24 for a period of 30 days to allow the pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or scrap metal processor an opportunity to provide a receipt or proof of ownership.

Sponsors (11)

Action history (10)

  1. May 12, 2023 Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · lower
  2. May 16, 2023 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 Favorable · lower
  3. Jun 13, 2023 Laid On Table in House · lower
  4. Jun 13, 2023 Lifted From Table in House · lower
  5. Jun 13, 2023 Amendment HA 1 to HB 157 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
  6. Jun 13, 2023 Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT · lower
  7. Jun 13, 2023 Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate · upper
  8. Jun 21, 2023 Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits · upper
  9. Jun 30, 2023 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
  10. Aug 3, 2023 Signed by Governor · executive

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