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HB 322 Passed First Chamber

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ARREST AND DETENTION.

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This Act is a substitute for House Bill No. 322 which permits employees of, or security personnel working for, a health-care institution, as defined under Chapter 25C of Title 16, or a medical or dental practice licensed under Title 24, for the purpose of summoning a law-enforcement officer, take any person presenting a security or safety risk at such premises into custody and detain the person in a reasonable manner on the premises for a reasonable time. This House Substitute to House Bill No. 322 differs from the initial bill as it clarifies the definition of health-care institution, medical practice, and dental practice.

Chamber
House
Introduced
May 19, 2026
Last action
Jun 30, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Sponsor
Marie Pinkney D
Session
153
Momentum
54 · Moderate