AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SENTENCING.
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HB 168 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SENTENCING.
Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
This Act makes it a class G felony if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more felonies. This Act also makes it a class A misdemeanor if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more misdemeanors and no felonies.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment updates the jurisdiction for violations of the noncompliance with sentencing order conditions related to no contact provisions. Specifically, it grants exclusive jurisdiction to the Superior Court over such violations. This change matters because it centralizes the handling of these cases within a single court, which may streamline the legal process for addressing breaches.
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168 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SENTENCING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1.
Amend Subchapter VII, Chapter 5, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 1312B.
Noncompliance with sentencing order conditions of no contact.
(a) If a defendant knowingly breaches any condition of a no contact provision of the defendant’s sentencing order, that breach is a new crime and each breach is a separate charge.
On conviction for a breach, the defendant is punished as follows:
(1) If the defendant breached a no contact provision of a sentencing order that was for at least 1 felony charge, the defendant is guilty of a class G felony.
(2) If the defendant breached a no contact provision of a sentencing order that was for at least 1 misdemeanor charge, the defendant is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
(b) Nothing in this section may interfere with or prevent any court from exercising that court’s power to punish for violations of proba.ion SYNOPSIS This Act makes it a class G felony if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more felonies.
This Act also makes it a class A misdemeanor if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more misdemeanors and no felonies.
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Action History
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Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
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Amendment SA 1 to HB 168 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 168 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Amendment HA 1 to HB 168 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- Franklin D. Cooke · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Primary
- Mara Gorman · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Krista Griffith · Primary
- Melanie Ross Levin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (8)
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- Mara Gorman Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Krista Griffith Democratic
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (54)
54 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 54 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Democratic | Yea |
| Cyndie Romer | Democratic | Yea |
| DeShanna U Neal | Democratic | Yea |
| Debra Heffernan | Democratic | Yea |
| Edward S. Osienski | Democratic | Yea |
| Eric Morrison | Democratic | Yea |
| Frank Burns | Democratic | Yea |
| Franklin D. Cooke | Democratic | Yea |
| Josue O Ortega | Democratic | Yea |
| Kamela T Smith | Democratic | Yea |
| Kendra Johnson | Democratic | Yea |
| Kerri Evelyn Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Kimberly Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Krista Griffith | Democratic | Yea |
| Larry Lambert | Democratic | Yea |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Democratic | Yea |
| Mara Gorman | Democratic | Yea |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha | Democratic | Yea |
| Sean M. Lynn | Democratic | Nay |
| Sherae'a Moore | Democratic | Yea |
| Sophie Phillips | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie T. Bolden | Democratic | Yea |
| William Bush | Democratic | Yea |
| William J. Carson | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan W. Shupe | Republican | Yea |
| Charles S Postles Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel B. Short | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey N. Spiegelman | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse R. Vanderwende | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kevin S Hensley | Republican | Yea |
| Lyndon D. Yearick | Republican | Yea |
| Michael F. Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Richard G. Collins | Republican | Yea |
| Ronald E. Gray | Republican | Yea |
| Shannon Morris | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy D. Dukes | Republican | Yea |
| Valerie Jones Giltner | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 168 do?
- This Act makes it a class G felony if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more felonies. This Act also makes it a class A misdemeanor if a person breaches a no contact provision of the person's sentencing order, where the sentence was for 1 or more misdemeanors and no felonies.
- Who sponsors HB 168?
- HB 168 is sponsored by Sarah McBride, Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), and Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 168?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track HB 168?
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