Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 76 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 RELATING TO ARREST BY A PRIVATE PERSON.

Last action — Stricken in House

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This Act eliminates authorization for a warrantless arrest by a private person in the case of an individual accused in the courts of another state of a felony.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Stricken in House

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (56)

56 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 76 do?
This Act eliminates authorization for a warrantless arrest by a private person in the case of an individual accused in the courts of another state of a felony.
Who sponsors HB 76?
HB 76 is sponsored by Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), and Mara Gorman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 76?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 76?
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