Bill > HB154

This bill amends Delaware's legal code to create a new subchapter providing liability protection for nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies that distribute secure gun storage or safety devices (such as cable locks, trigger locks, or gun safes) free of charge. To qualify for this immunity, the organization must distribute the device in its original, unopened packaging and provide the recipient with a gun safety information pamphlet from a local or national gun safety organization or hospital. The immunity protects these organizations from civil damages that might arise from alleged defects in the design, manufacturing, maintenance, or operation of the device. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that this protection does not limit the liability of the device's manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. The bill defines "secure gun storage or safety device" by referencing the federal definition in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(34), ensuring consistency with existing federal law. The aim of this legislation appears to be encouraging the distribution of gun safety equipment while providing legal protection to nonprofits and law enforcement agencies that support gun safety initiatives.