Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
SB 232: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF.
Dave Wilson
SB 232 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 14, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
This Act increases for the crime of criminal mischief to a class F felony when the person intentionally causes damage to an authorized emergency vehicle resulting in a pecuniary loss of $5,000 or more or in the authorized emergency vehicle becoming temporarily unable to be used to respond to an emergency. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases deterrence against vandalism of public assets
- Ensures protected access to emergency services for communities
- Provides clearer statutory definitions for emergency equipment
Risks
- Imposes severe felony penalties for property-based offenses
- Could lead to higher incarceration rates for criminal mischief
- Mandatory fines for byway offenses limit judicial discretion
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Protects life-saving emergency equipment from sabotage
- Maintains operational readiness of fire and ambulance services
- Reduces risks of service delays during critical life-safety events
Risks
- Punitive approach may not address the root causes of vandalism
- Difficulty in defining the threshold for 'temporarily unable' usage
- Resources diverted to property enforcement from other safety needs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
The creation of a new Class F felony may lead to significant disparities in sentencing for individuals depending on the cost of vehicle repairs.
Analysis scope
The bill does not define the specific legal process for evaluating vehicle 'unuseability' beyond pecuniary loss.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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