2023-2024 Regular Session • Delaware Legislature
SB269: An Act To Amend Title 11 And Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dogs.
Legislative Summary
This Act simplifies and in some cases increases the civil penalties for violations of laws related to dogs that run at large, dogs that bite a human being or domestic animal while running at large, and dogs that are designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous. It also expands the requirements for keeping or maintaining a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog to include provisions related to licensing, vaccination, microchipping, and leashing.
Bill History
5/16/2024
was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 269
5/21/2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
5/22/2024
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
6/6/2024
Amendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/12/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
6/20/2024
Amendment HA 2 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/30/2024
Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/30/2024
Amendment HA 1 to HA 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/30/2024
Amendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/30/2024
Amendment HA 2 to SS 1 - Stricken in House
6/30/2024
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
6/30/2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
8/29/2024
Signed by Governor
Roll Call Votes
House Third Reading
6/30/2024
41
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Third Reading
6/30/2024
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Third Reading
5/21/2024
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(8/29/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 6
Republican: 2
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
Democrat