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Delaware Legislative Black Caucus

SB 147

Marie Pinkney

SB 147- 151st General Assembly

Creates the first objective use-of-force standard for police officers in Delaware by stipulating that the use of both lethal and non-lethal force is legally justifiable only if that belief is determined to be reasonable.

Legislative Highlights


SB 13


Expands hospital financial assistance protections for Delaware patients and families. […]

SB 301


Mirroring the WELLS ACT, introduced by Sen. Blunt Rochester, this legislation requires hospitals to provide a discharge plan when they send a patient in labor home before giving birth. […]

SB 283


Expands the scope of practice for dental hygienists, allowing them to fully use their education and expertise. This will help address provider shortages and improve access to preventive oral health care for Delawareans. […]

SB 249


Modernizes Delaware’s approach to substance use harm reduction. […]