SB 108 DE

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This Act removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to owning or possessing certain types of knives that may be opened by one hand. Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular among outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware, and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaged in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools, but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons-related offenses where an individual uses such a knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.

• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
• Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary

1. Apr 15, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate · upper
2. May 7, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits · upper
3. May 14, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
4. May 15, 2025 Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
5. Jun 11, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits · lower
6. Jun 26, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT · lower
7. Jul 30, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive