This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the importance of creating a statewide registry for cerebral palsy in Delaware. It highlights the condition's impact on muscle coordination and notes that patient registries are valuable tools for medical research and improving patient care. The measure does not establish the registry itself but instead expresses legislative support for the initiative to gather data and share community stories. By passing this resolution, the General Assembly aims to raise awareness and encourage future efforts to develop such a resource.
This act adds adult sibling of a decedent to the definition of next of kin in Chapter 47 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code relating to the Division of Forensic Science. This expansion of the definition of next of kin will, for example, allow the Medical Examiner to release the personal property of a decedent to an adult sibling of a decedent, when there is no other next of kin. It will also allow the Medical Examiner to provide a copy of a post mortem examination report to an adult sibling, upon written request, when there is no other next of kin.
This bill provides important consumer protections for property insurance contracts by improving the reliability of mailed notifications of policy cancellation or renewal. Section 1 of this bill requires insurers to deliver any homeowners’ notices of cancellation or nonrenewal by USPS certified mail or USPS Intelligent Mail barcode. Further, whereas currently an insurer can cancel or non-renew a policy because of two non-weather-related claims over the lifetime of the policy, this legislation provides a reasonable claims lookback period for non-weather-related claims, as is already the case for claims in other portions of this subsection of the Code. Section 2 of this bill precludes an insurance carrier from refusing to renew a homeowners’ policy based on non-weather claims unless 2 or more claims occur within the 36-month period immediately preceding the expiration of the current policy period.
This bill designates November 2024 as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month in Delaware to highlight the prevalence and challenges of conditions where the immune system attacks healthy body tissues. The resolution aims to educate the public about autoimmune diseases, which affect over 23.5 million Americans and include conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. By recognizing this month, the state intends to draw attention to the need for improved research funding, standardized diagnostic testing, and effective treatments for these chronic illnesses.
This bill designates October 6, 2024, as "National Coaches Day" throughout the State of Delaware to honor sports coaches. It serves as a formal recognition of the role coaches play in teaching life skills and motivating athletes, rather than creating new laws or funding. The resolution applies to all sports coaches within the state and marks the date as an official observance.
This bill codifies the prosecution’s obligation under Brady v. Maryland, a United State Supreme Court case, which requires the prosecution to provide evidence favorable to an accused. The purpose of this bill is to ensure the fairness and finality of criminal trials and guilty plea by requiring that the accused in every criminal case promptly receives all information and evidence favorable that is material to guilt or to punishment. The bill sets for what the prosecution must mandatorily disclose to the defense, which includes information relating to the credibility of a police officer and impeachment evidence of government witnesses such as favorable treatment of the witness’s criminal charges. The bill sets forth the process and timing of such disclosure and requires the prosecutor on the case to file a certificate of compliance with the Court. The bill provides a process by which the State can seek a protective order relating to the disclosure of information it must disclosure if the State can show that disclosure would create a substantial risk of physical harm, intimidation, bribery, economic reprisals or unnecessary annoyance or embarrassment.
This bill allows Delaware residents age 60 and older to deduct their full pensions or other qualified retirement income from State taxable income. This bill contains technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislature Drafting Manual.
This Act adds intentional interference with the operation of a school bus to the offense of disorderly conduct. Interference with a school bus may include boarding a school bus and refusing to exist after being lawfully ordered to do so by the school bus driver; wrongfully restricting the movement of a school bus; or threatening the school bus driver or any passenger entering, leaving, or waiting for a school bus. A student or passenger otherwise authorized to be on the school bus in the ordinary course of business may not be guilty of disorderly conduct for intentional interference with the operation of a school bus. This Act comes from a recommendation by the Public School Transportation Committee. According to the Committee, many school bus drivers encounter irate individuals during their daily routes. This Act is based on a law from South Carolina that the Committee reviewed and endorsed.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that officially designates June 2024 as Pride Month in Delaware. It does not create new laws or change state policies but serves to acknowledge the historical significance of the LGBTQ+ community and its ongoing fight for equality. The text highlights the progress made since the 1969 Stonewall riots while noting that discrimination and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender people, remain concerns. By recognizing this month, the legislature aims to show support for the community and reaffirm its commitment to fairness and dignity for all Delaware residents.
This bill designates the month of July 2024 as "American Pride Month" throughout the State of Delaware. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to highlight historical achievements and patriotism rather than implementing new laws or regulations. The text includes numerous statements honoring various American heroes, from the Founding Fathers to military veterans and civil rights activists. The measure does not create any legal obligations or funding requirements; it simply establishes a symbolic designation for the state legislature.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of community health workers as well as “Community Health Improvement Week” in the State of Delaware.
This bill designates June 15, 2024, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" to highlight the issue of elder abuse within the state. The resolution does not change laws or create new programs but instead encourages all Delaware residents to learn more about protecting older adults from neglect, financial exploitation, and other forms of harm. By recognizing this specific date, the bill aims to increase public awareness and mobilize community action against elder abuse.
