Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 42 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 4 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill makes changes to the qualifications for professional land surveyors. This bill also makes clear that there is no civil or criminal trespass when a professional land surveyor enters upon land in the course of preparing a survey.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the qualifications for professional land surveyors and clarifies the liability of land surveyors regarding trespassing during surveys.

  • § 2708

    Shall not have a criminal conviction record, nor pending criminal charge relating to an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of land surveying. → Shall not have a criminal conviction record, nor pending criminal charge relating to an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of land surveying.

    The change is to clarify the stipulations regarding criminal records in the licensure process.

  • Chapter 27, Title 24

    A Professional land surveyor and persons working under the surveyor’s direct supervision shall not be liable for civil or criminal trespass for entry upon land in the course of preparing a survey. → A Professional land surveyor and persons working under the surveyor’s direct supervision shall not be liable for civil or criminal trespass for entry upon land in the course of preparing a survey.

    This addition establishes immunity from trespass liabilities for surveyors conducting official work.

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 4 On Its Merits

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

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3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (54)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 42 do?
This bill makes changes to the qualifications for professional land surveyors. This bill also makes clear that there is no civil or criminal trespass when a professional land surveyor enters upon land in the course of preparing a survey.
Who sponsors HB 42?
HB 42 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh, Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Anthony Delcollo, Andria L. Bennett, David Bentz, Sherry Dorsey Walker, and Valerie Longhurst.
What is the current status of HB 42?
This bill died with 150th General Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 42?
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