HB 276·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THEFT.
Passed Both ChambersFiled Jun 10, 2026
Sponsor: Frank Cooke (D)
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Jun 30, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Delaware theft law so that a series of related thefts can be aggregated into one count, using the total value to determine the crime's severity. It also raises the felony classification when victims are seniors, impaired adults, or people with disabilities. The changes aim to strengthen prosecution of repeat thefts and protect vulnerable populations.
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