Tag: Public Safety

Bill Prompted by Brutal Crime Signed Into Law

A violent assault and abduction of an elderly Seaford woman prompted legislation that was signed into law Wednesday morning during a ceremony in Gov. Matt Meyer’s Legislative Hall office. State Sens. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) & Bryant Richardson (R-Seaford) and State […]

Vehicle Window Tinting Reform Balances Safety, Convenience, and Medical Needs

Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Eric Buckson (R–South Dover) and State Rep. Lyndon Yearick (R–Camden, Woodside) that gives Delaware drivers greater flexibility in choosing window tint for their vehicles was recently signed into law. The level of tinting that can […]

New Law Will Advance “Next Generation 911” in Delaware

Governor Matt Meyer has signed bipartisan legislation to transition Delaware’s current emergency communications network to a Next Generation 911 (NG911) system. The upgraded NG911 will replace Delaware’s legacy 911 system with a secure, internet protocol-based network that supports voice calls, […]

Compromise Reached on Controversial Gun Bill as Session Draws to a Close

The House of Representatives on Thursday evening approved an amended version of a closely contested bill regulating firearms dealers, with supporters and opponents alike describing the measure as an imperfect but meaningful compromise. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300 […]