HB 152 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION.
Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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✓Introduced
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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 died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
In a case of first impression, the Superior Court ruled, contrary to "common knowledge" of Delaware Criminal laws, that criminal impersonation requires proof that a real person (a human being who has been born and is alive) has been impersonated; in other words, one cannot impersonate a fictitious person. Evans v. State, Del. Super., June 5, 2019. This Act provides that criminal impersonation occurs when one impersonates a real or fictitious person.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 3 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- William Bush · Primary
- Daniel B. Short · Cosponsor
- Michael F. Smith · Cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
- Bruce C. Ennis · Primary
- Stephen Smyk · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- David L. Wilson Republican
- William Bush Democratic
- Paul S. Baumbach
- Bruce C. Ennis
- Stephen Smyk
Co-sponsors (2)
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- Michael F. Smith Republican
Not signed on (55)
55 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 55 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 152 do?
- In a case of first impression, the Superior Court ruled, contrary to "common knowledge" of Delaware Criminal laws, that criminal impersonation requires proof that a real person (a human being who has been born and is alive) has been impersonated; in other words, one cannot impersonate a fictitious person. Evans v. State, Del. Super., June 5, 2019. This Act provides that criminal impersonation occurs when one impersonates a real or fictitious person.
- Who sponsors HB 152?
- HB 152 is sponsored by David L. Wilson (Republican), William Bush (Democratic), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Paul S. Baumbach, Bruce C. Ennis, and Stephen Smyk.
- What is the current status of HB 152?
- This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “Passed House” 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 152?
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