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HB162 - An Act To Amend Titles 9, 12, 16, 24, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Human Remains.
Sean M. Lynn, Laura Sturgeon, Eric A. Morrison
Last updated 6 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
House Bill 162 authorizes the process of natural organic reduction to be used in this State. Natural organic reduction is the gentle, respectful process that accelerates the decomposition of human remains to soil. This process uses large vessels to hold human remains together with straw, wood chips, or other natural materials for about 30 days. The human remains and organic materials, mixed together with warm air, are periodically turned and the process eventually results in reduction of the human remains to a soil material that can then be provided to the deceased individual's family. Natural organic reduction is considered a more eco-friendly cremation alternative, forgoing the usage of formaldehyde and the release of carbon dioxide and mercury into the atmosphere. The process also uses 1/8 the energy of cremation.
STATUS
Passed
HCR25 - Commemorating The 25th Anniversary Of The Good Friday Agreement And Celebration Of St. Patrick's Day.
Sean M. Lynn, John Walsh
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
This concurrent resolution commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and celebrates St. Patrick's Day.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB71 - An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reporting Suspected Animal Cruelty.
Stephanie L. Hansen, Nicole Poore, John Walsh
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
This Act requires law-enforcement agencies, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Department of Justice to report suspected animal cruelty to the Office of Animal Welfare that is discovered while performing their responsibilities in child welfare cases. This Act also provides immunity to people who in good faith, report suspected animal cruelty.
STATUS
Passed
SB70 - An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Animals In Protection From Abuse Proceedings.
Nicole Poore, Stephanie L. Hansen, John Walsh
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
This Act adds the following acts against a person's companion animal or service animal to the definition of abuse for protection from abuse proceedings:
STATUS
Passed
SCR16 - Recognizing The Month Of March 2023 As Kidney Month In Delaware.
Nicole Poore, Melissa Minor-Brown, Kyle Evans Gay
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 2023 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB237 - An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To The Judiciary.
Sean M. Lynn, Eric Buckson
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to increase the number of Justices of the Supreme Court to 7 and to require that of the 7 Justices appointed to the Supreme Court, at least 2 must be residents of Kent County, at least 2 must be residents of Sussex County, and at least 2 must be residents of New Castle County. The seventh Justice may be from any county.
STATUS
Introduced
HB95 - An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Companion Animals In The Disposition Of Marital Property.
Krista Griffith, Stephanie L. Hansen, Nicole Poore
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
This Act requires Family Court to award possession and provide for the care of companion animals when dividing marital property after considering the well-being of the companion animal.
STATUS
Passed
HB132 - An Act To Amend Title 10, Title 12, Title 13, And Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Decedents Estates And Fiduciary Relations.
William G. Bush, Spiros Mantzavinos, Stephanie L. Hansen
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Section 1 of this Act amends § 6504 of Title 10 to correct two erroneous cross-references (the cross-references will now correctly reference Title 12 rather than Title 10 of the Delaware Code).
STATUS
Passed
HB165 - An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discovery In Criminal Cases.
Sean M. Lynn, Kyra L. Hoffner, Sherry Dorsey Walker
Last updated 5 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
This bill codifies the prosecutions obligation under Brady v. Maryland, a United State Supreme Court case, which requires the prosecution to provide evidence favorable to an accused. The purpose of this bill is to ensure the fairness and finality of criminal trials and guilty plea by requiring that the accused in every criminal case promptly receives all information and evidence favorable that is material to guilt or to punishment. The bill sets for what the prosecution must mandatorily disclose to the defense, which includes information relating to the credibility of a police officer and impeachment evidence of government witnesses such as favorable treatment of the witnesss criminal charges. The bill sets forth the process and timing of such disclosure and requires the prosecutor on the case to file a certificate of compliance with the Court. The bill provides a process by which the State can seek a protective order relating to the disclosure of information it must disclosure if the State can show that disclosure would create a substantial risk of physical harm, intimidation, bribery, economic reprisals or unnecessary annoyance or embarrassment.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB133 - An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line-of-duty Death Benefits.
Sherry Dorsey Walker, David G. Lawson, William J. Carson
Last updated over 1 year ago
15 Co-Sponsors
First responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians, and public safety telecommunicators, are crucial to ensuring public safety and health. First responders are at elevated risk for suicide because of the environments in which they work, their culture, and stress, both occupational and personal. This stress can be associated with a specific incident or an accumulation of day-to-day stress. Occupational stress in first responders is associated with increased risk of mental health issues, including hopelessness, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, as well as suicidal behaviors such as suicidal ideation (thinking about or planning suicide) and attempts. Even during routine shifts, first responders can experience stress due to the uncertainty in each situation. During emergencies, disasters, pandemics, and other crises, stress among first responders can be magnified. Relationship problems have also been linked to a large proportion of suicides among the general population (42%). Because first responders can have challenging work schedules and extreme family-work demands, stress caused by relationship problems may also be magnified in this worker group.
STATUS
Introduced
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