HB 316 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULTS ON STATE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS.
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Summary
This Act clarifies that the existing law, which makes it a Class D felony when a person intentionally causes physical injury to any state employee or officer, when that employee or officer is discharging or attempting to discharge a duty of employment or office, applies to elected officials. This Act provides that it is a Class D felony when the assault of the state employee or officer is related to the person’s official position, whether or not the person assaulted is on or off duty at the time. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors (7)
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- Mar 12, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
- Apr 15, 2026 Motion to Release Failed · lower
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