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SB 108STATE · DelawareSigned

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMES AND DEADLY WEAPONS.

This Act removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to owning or possessing certain types of knives that may be opened by one hand. Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular among outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware, and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaged in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools, but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons-related offenses where an individual uses such a knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.

Voted 7/30/2025View source

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  1. 7/30/2025Signed by Governor
  2. 6/26/2025Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
  3. 6/11/2025Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits
  4. 5/15/2025Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
  5. 5/14/2025Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
  6. 5/7/2025Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
  7. 4/15/2025Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate