HB 342 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.

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Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 342 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE POSSESSION AND PURCHASE OF DEADLY WEAPONS BY PERSONS PROHIBITED.

Last action July 01, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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Passed House

Current position in the legislative process.
13 sponsors

13 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill extends weapon possession prohibitions to individuals with out-of-state protective orders.

This bill amends existing laws to prevent individuals with protective orders from owning or buying deadly weapons, including those from other states. It aims to enhance safety by closing loopholes regarding weapon access.

Summary

Current law prohibits persons subject to Family Court protective orders from purchasing or possessing deadly weapons, with some exceptions. This Act extends this prohibition to individuals with out-of-state protective orders as well.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 01, 2026
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
June 24, 2026
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
May 19, 2026
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
May 19, 2026
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 2 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT
April 15, 2026
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits
April 09, 2026
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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13 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 49 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (49)

49 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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Votes

SM

July 01, 2026

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	15	0	0	0
Republican	6	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Bryan Townsend	Democratic	Yea
Daniel Cruce	Democratic	Yea
Darius J. Brown	Democratic	Yea
David P. Sokola	Democratic	Yea
John "Jack" Walsh	Democratic	Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner	Democratic	Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon	Democratic	Yea
Marie Pinkney	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	Democratic	Yea
Ray Seigfried	Democratic	Yea
Russell Huxtable	Democratic	Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman	Democratic	Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen	Democratic	Yea
Trey Paradee	Democratic	Yea
Brian Pettyjohn	Republican	Yea
Bryant L. Richardson	Republican	Yea
Dave G. Lawson	Republican	Yea
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Eric Buckson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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SM

May 19, 2026

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	24	0	0	3
Republican	10	0	0	4
Total	34	0	0	7
% of votes cast	83%	0%	0%	17%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Alonna Berry	Democratic	Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall	Democratic	Yea
Cyndie Romer	Democratic	Yea
DeShanna U Neal	Democratic	Not Voting
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Eric Morrison	Democratic	Not Voting
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	Yea
Sherae'a Moore	Democratic	Yea
Sophie Phillips	Democratic	Not Voting
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	Not Voting
Jeff Hilovsky	Republican	Not Voting
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Yea
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Yea
Michael F. Smith	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Not Voting
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Shannon Morris	Republican	Yea
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea
Valerie Jones Giltner	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 342 do?: Current law prohibits persons subject to Family Court protective orders from purchasing or possessing deadly weapons, with some exceptions. This Act extends this prohibition to individuals with out-of-state protective orders as well.
Who sponsors HB 342?: HB 342 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, David L. Wilson (Republican), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 342?: This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 342
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Type: Bill
Introduced: April 09, 2026
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Stell Parker Selby

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