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DE HB302

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Gun Shop Project.


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Introduced
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2020

Introduced Session

150th General Assembly

Bill Summary

In 2009, New Hampshire was the first state to develop a statewide Gun Shop Project, reaching out to gun shops regarding the role they can play in suicide prevention. In the years since, at least 21 other states have implemented similar campaigns. This Act establishes the Delaware Gun Shop Project.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Delaware Gun Shop Project, which is a suicide prevention initiative modeled after similar programs implemented in at least 21 other states. The bill requires the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition to oversee the Gun Shop Project, which will develop and distribute educational materials on suicide prevention to licensed firearms dealers and their customers. The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will provide staff support for the project. The bill also requires the Gun Shop Project to submit an annual report as part of the Coalition's annual report to the General Assembly and Governor.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House (on 03/12/2020)

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