SB232 Amends Criminal Mischief Law Under Title 11
Summary
Delaware Governor signed SB232 into law, amending Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to criminal mischief. The bill passed the Senate with a 17-3 vote and received favorable committee reports from both Senate and House Judiciary committees. The legislation modifies existing criminal mischief provisions to update definitions, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms.
What changed
SB232 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code by modifying provisions governing criminal mischief offenses. The bill passed through Senate and House Judiciary committees before receiving gubernatorial signature. Key changes likely include revised definitions of property damage, updated penalty structures, or enhanced enforcement provisions.
Delaware residents, businesses, and property owners should review the enacted amendments to understand how criminal mischief liability has changed. Organizations with operations in Delaware may need to update internal compliance policies regarding property handling and vandalism response protocols.
What to do next
- Monitor for bill text publication to review specific statutory changes
- Update compliance procedures for property-related conduct
- Consult legal counsel regarding impact on existing operations
Penalties
Criminal penalties for criminal mischief violations including potential fines and imprisonment as determined by updated statute
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ChangeBridge / Delaware / SB232 Signed by Governor SB232 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-26
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal Mischief.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Committee Judiciary
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Sponsors
David Wilson (Sen - R) Daniel Short (Rep - R) Eric Buckson (Sen - R) Gerald Hocker (Sen - R) David Lawson (Sen - R) Brian Pettyjohn (Sen - R) Bryant Richardson (Sen - R) Ronald Gray (Rep - R) Shannon Morris (Rep - R) Edward Osienski (Rep - D) Bryan Shupe (Rep - R) Lyndon Yearick (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House 2026-03-26 S Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 3 NO 1 ABSENT 2026-03-11 S Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits 2026-01-28 S Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
Votes
2026-03-26 Senate Third Reading Yea: 17 Nay: 3
Committee Referrals
2026-01-28 S Judiciary 2026-04-09 H Judiciary
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