Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Bills to Strengthen Public Safety And Support Law Enforcement
October 9, 2025/
Governor Matt Meyer has signed ceremonial copies of three bills intended to strengthen Delaware鈥檚 commitment to public safety, honor those who serve, and promote responsible firearm laws.
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House Bill 123, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Sen. Darius Brown, creates a new crime for shooting at homes, businesses, vehicles, or places of worship, helping to keep Delaware families and communities safe. Senator Brown said HB 123 makes it a felony to discharge a firearm where Delawareans deserve to feel safe, and this law helps us remove this harmful gap in the legislature.
Senate Bill 38, with Senate Amendment 1, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lawson and Rep. Bill Carson, expands support for retired law enforcement animals, allowing owners of retired police horses to receive up to $3,000 a year to help cover veterinary and care expenses.
Senate Bill 112, also sponsored by Sen. Dave Lawson and Rep. Bill Carson, renames the Delaware State Police Training Academy in honor of Colonel James L. Ford, Jr., recognizing his decades of dedicated service and leadership in law enforcement.
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