Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 418: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 418 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS. Primary sponsor: Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Laura Sturgeon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 3, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act serves to clean up Delaware’s ghost gun law to address issues raised in ongoing litigation. This Act primarily creates a clear path for individuals who legally possessed unserialized firearms prior to the law’s enactment to come into compliance, either by having them serialized through a federally licensed dealer or rendering them permanently inoperable. This Act also clarifies definitions and aligns the law with federal serialization standards, while preserving the underlying prohibition on untraceable firearms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 8 NO 4 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House