Delaware House Bill 427
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Offenses Involving Deadly Weapons And Dangerous Instruments.
Active
Passed Senate on Jul 1, 2026
First Action
Jun 19, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 1, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
427
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on June 23, 2026
Motion Text
SM
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
Other
Other
Other
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Summary
This substitute bill allows target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16 or 17 year old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above provided the 16 or 17 year old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16 or 17 year old has completed a hunter education course.
Additionally, a 16 or 17 year old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.
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07/01/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT
07/01/2026
Senate
Suspension of Rules in Senate
06/24/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
06/23/2026
Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
06/23/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
06/23/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/23/2026
House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
06/19/2026
House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 427
Sources
Open States
Record Created
May 20, 2026 4:53:18 AM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2026 1:27:54 PM