Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 108: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMES AND DEADLY WEAPONS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 108 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMES AND DEADLY WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Jack Walsh (Democratic), Dave Wilson (Republican), Frank Cooke (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2025): 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 removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to owning or possessing certain types of knives that may be opened by one hand. Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular among outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware, and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaged in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools, but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons-related offenses where an individual uses such a knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dave Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Frank Cooke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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 House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate