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HB 197STATE · DelawareSigned

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STALKING.

This Act expands the definition of a “course of conduct” in the stalking statute and also provides that if the court finds as a matter of law that acts subject to this statute are in fact constitutionally protected activities, then all evidence associated with those activities must be excluded. This Act raises stalking under § 1312(c) from a class F to a class D felony. And also raises stalking under § 1312 (b) from a class G to a class E felony. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Voted 5/21/2026View source

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  1. 5/21/2026Signed by Governor
  2. 5/5/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
  3. 1/21/2026Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
  4. 7/1/2025Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
  5. 6/30/2025Amendment HA 1 to HB 197 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
  6. 6/30/2025Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT 1 VACANT
  7. 6/24/2025Amendment HA 1 to HB 197 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
  8. 6/11/2025Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
  9. 6/5/2025Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House