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DE HB237
DE HB237An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Police Officers And Firefighters Employment Relations Act.
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Introduced
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
In Committee
06/22/2021
06/22/2021
Crossed Over
06/22/2021
06/22/2021
Passed
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
Introduced Session
151st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Currently, there are police officers in this State that are not covered by the Police Officers and Firefighters Employment Relations Act meaning that they do not possess the right of organization and representation. The purpose of this bill is to allow certain law enforcement officers, including supervisors, currently not covered by the Act to have the right of organization and representation. This bill only makes those officers not currently covered by the Act eligible to organize and be represented under the Act. The Act is not intended and should not be construed to affect the rights of any public employer, police officer, or firefighter already covered by the Act.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the coverage of the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Employment Relations Act in Delaware. It would allow certain law enforcement officers, including supervisors, who are not currently covered by the Act to have the right of organization and representation. The bill defines "police officer" and excludes certain positions, such as correctional officers, the Attorney General, and high-level directors. The Act is not intended to affect the rights of any public employer, police officer, or firefighter already covered by the existing Act. The bill applies only to collective bargaining agreements entered into after its enactment, and it only applies to bargaining units not certified under the existing Act as of the effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 09/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=78871 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=78871&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB237 |
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