Delaware 150th General Assembly (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 294 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SOLICITATION.

Last action — Amendment HA 1 to HB 294 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Most commonly, persons accused of subsection (a) of this section – panhandling – are homeless. Transferring such matters to the Court of Common Pleas allows persons so accused increased access to social services not available to them at the Justice of the Peace Court.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Amendment HA 1 to HB 294 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security 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 294 do?
Most commonly, persons accused of subsection (a) of this section – panhandling – are homeless. Transferring such matters to the Court of Common Pleas allows persons so accused increased access to social services not available to them at the Justice of the Peace Court.
Who sponsors HB 294?
HB 294 is sponsored by William J. Carson (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Stephen Smyk, Bruce C. Ennis, and Michael Ramone.
What is the current status of HB 294?
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 294?
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