Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 345: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 345 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Frank Cooke (Democratic), Darius Brown (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Not Worked in Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act removes the requirement that the name and residence of each person that applies for a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon be published in a newspaper.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Cooke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Not Worked in Committee
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House