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House Passes ‘Ban the Box Act’ for Higher Ed Institutions

DOVER – The House passed legislation Thursday that would expand higher education access for formerly justice-involved people who are now seeking a second chance at life. Sponsored by Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown and Sen. Marie Pinkney, Senate Bill 13 would prevent […]

House Passes Bill Allowing Vote by Mail for Elections

DOVER – The House passed legislation Tuesday that would allow Delaware residents to cast their ballots via mail, sending the measure to Governor Carney for his signature. Sponsored by Rep. Krista Griffith and Sen. Kyle Evans Gay, Senate Bill 320 […]

House Passes Three Gun Safety Measures, Send Two to Governor for Signature

the age to purchase most firearms, hold gunmakers and gun dealers responsible for reckless actions, and prohibit the possession or sale of devices that can convert semi-automatic weapons into automatic firearms. The bills are part of a six-bill package the […]

House Passes Gun Safety Bills Raising Age to Purchase Firearms, Strengthening Background Check System

DOVER – Continuing the General Assembly’s efforts to address gun safety issues, the House passed two measures Tuesday that would raise the age to purchase firearms to 21 and strengthen background checks. Federal law requires a buyer to be at […]