HB 151 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT.
Last action — Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
Sections 1 and 2 of this Act make clear that an individual who is the subject of a false report is a victim and is entitled to restitution and the benefits of the Victims’ Bill of Rights. Section 3 of this Act corrects an internal reference to § 1245 of Title 11 based on changes made in Section 1 of this Act. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 3 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 9 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- Lyndon D. Yearick · Cosponsor
- John L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
- Bruce C. Ennis · Primary
- Stephen Smyk · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 58 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (2)
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican
- John L. Mitchell
Not signed on (58)
58 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 58 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 7% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 151 do?
- Sections 1 and 2 of this Act make clear that an individual who is the subject of a false report is a victim and is entitled to restitution and the benefits of the Victims’ Bill of Rights. Section 3 of this Act corrects an internal reference to § 1245 of Title 11 based on changes made in Section 1 of this Act. Finally, this Act makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
- Who sponsors HB 151?
- HB 151 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), John L. Mitchell, Bruce C. Ennis, and Stephen Smyk.
- What is the current status of HB 151?
- 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 151?
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