Posts Tagged ‘the Delaware House’
Legislation to Reform Court Fines and Fees for Low Income Defendants Passes Delaware House
The Delaware House has passed a bill that would give judges more flexibility to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford to pay. House Bill 133, Sponsored by State Representative Claire Snyder-Hall and Senator Darius Brown, creates a presumption that such costs won’t be imposed in cases of financial hardship. Judges would retain…
Read MoreDE House Passes Bills Aimed at Protecting Delawareans’ Civil Liberties
The Delaware House this week passed two bills that aid in protecting Delawareans’ civil liberties and increasing safety.  Sponsored by Rep. Mara Gorman and Sen. Marie Pinkney, House Bill 153 and House Bill 142 both focus on arrest authority. HB 153 puts a clear end to the outdated and dangerous practice of “citizen’s arrests” in Delaware…
Read MoreHouse Passes Rep. Ross Levin Bill to Provide Consumer Protections for Multi-Level Marketing Participants
Recognizing the economic harm and deceptive practices often associated with multi-level marketing (MLM) programs, the Delaware House has passed legislation to strengthen consumer protections for individuals who participate in them. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 162, which is sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Stephanie Hansen, would ensure people are fully informed before signing up for…
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