SB 232·DE·senate
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF.
Passed Both ChambersFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Dave Wilson (R)
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Delaware’s criminal mischief law so that intentionally damaging an authorized emergency vehicle with $5,000 or more in loss, or rendering it unusable, becomes a Class F felony. It also adds definitions for emergency vehicles and sets a $500 minimum fine for mischief on state byways. The changes aim to protect emergency responders and clarify penalties.
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