HB 141: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 11 AND 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB 141 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act directs the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to develop a Firearm Responsibilities Notice for distribution to gun purchasers to ensure dissemination of important information relating to safe and lawful handling of firearms. It mandates that licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers cannot...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect on environmental policy
Risks
- No material direct effect on environmental policy
Economy
Benefits
- Clearer compliance expectations for licensed dealers
Risks
- Small administrative burden for record-keeping and storage of signed forms
Society
Benefits
- Increases public awareness of firearm safety and legal responsibilities
- Promotes suicide prevention resources
- Protects privacy by requiring warrants for record inspections
Risks
- Potential for administrative oversight or failure to maintain records by dealers
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Compliance burden falls on private small businesses (licensed dealers)
Does not restrict the purchase or sale of firearms, only mandates notice delivery
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