Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 284: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTING FIRST RESPONDERS.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 284 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTING FIRST RESPONDERS. Primary sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Tim Dukes (Republican), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act makes it a crime for any person to either cross a marked barrier established by a first responder, or, after receiving a warning not to approach from a first responder who is engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty, to violate the warning and approach or remain within 25 feet of the first responder, with the intent to do any of the following: (1) Impede or interfere with the first responder’s ability to perform the first responder’s legal duty. (2) Threaten the first responder with physical injury, serious physical injury, or death. For purposes of this Act, a first responder means a law-enforcement officer, volunteer or paid firefighter, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or fire police officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tim Dukes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Shannon Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Bryan Shupe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 284