Delaware House Bill 141
Session 153
An Act To Amend Titles 11 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firearms.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 23, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The amendment to House Bill No. 141 stipulates that individuals acquiring firearms must sign a form acknowledging receipt of the Firearm Responsibilities Notice, replacing the requirement for signed copies of the notice. A proposed version of the notice must be published for public comment. The bill's effective date is tied to the publication of the final notice in the Register of Regulations. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is mandated to publish an acknowledgement form including a statement about criminal liability. Technical corrections are also included.
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First Action
May 7, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 23, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
141
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sarah McBride
grade
Primary
checkPassed on April 16, 2026
Motion Text
2/3
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Summary
This Act directs the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to develop a Firearm Responsibilities Notice for distribution to gun purchasers to ensure dissemination of important information relating to safe and lawful handling of firearms. It mandates that licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers cannot sell, transfer, or deliver a firearm to another person without requiring the buyer to review and sign a Firearm Responsibilities Notice. Licensed dealers that provide background checks to facilitate a sale between unlicensed persons are also responsible for providing a copy of the Firearm Responsibilities Notice to the prospective buyer and retaining a copy of the Firearm Responsibilities Notice signed by the prospective buyer. The purpose of the Firearm Responsibilities Notice is to deter straw purchases and other illegal transfer of firearms, to ensure awareness of Delaware’s gun safety laws, and to increase the reporting of lost or stolen firearms. The Firearm Responsibilities Notice is also intended to prevent accidental shootings by providing information on gun safety and available gun safety courses. It is also designed to reduce suicides by providing the national suicide prevention hotline number.
This bill requires licensed firearm dealers to securely maintain a record of all signed Firearm Responsibilities Notices. This bill tasks the Department with creating the Firearm Responsibilities Notice, in consultation with the Department of Justice and other stakeholders, posting the Firearm Responsibilities Notice to its website, and providing (free of charge) the Firearm Responsibilities Notice to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, and licensed dealers in the State.
All licensed deadly weapons dealers in this State are mandated to keep and securely store signed Firearm Responsibilities Notices for at least 3 years as part of the records required to be kept and maintained in the place of business at all times.
A violation of provisions of Title 24 relating to records or background checks for sales between unlicensed persons is already a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $250 or $500 and 6 months imprisonment. This law will expand the scope of those misdemeanors, thus requiring a 2/3 vote.
The bill is effective 180 days after enactment. The DSHS is required to conduct outreach to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, and licensed dealers in Delaware prior to the effective date to make them aware of the new requirements imposed by this Act and provide access to the Firearm Responsibilities Notice as developed by the Department.
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07/23/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/24/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO
06/18/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
04/16/2026
Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
04/16/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 4 NO 1 NOT VOTING
04/16/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 141 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
03/10/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 141 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
01/14/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 8 On Its Merits
06/11/2025
House
Not Worked in Committee
05/07/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sources
Open States
Record Created
May 7, 2025 6:10:55 PM
Record Updated
Jul 28, 2026 7:24:46 PM