Signed by Governor John Carney, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends post-secondary colleges and universities to the Safe School Zone criminal offense so that any person who knowingly possesses a firearm while in or on a college or university facility or campus may be charged with this additional offense in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Defines college or university safe zone (Sec. 1). 

• Exempts certain areas from being included as college or university safety zones (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to security and safety on college campuses (Sec. 1). 

• Classifies that any person who knowingly possesses a firearm while in or on a College or University Safe Zone is guilty of the crime of possession of a firearm in a College or University Safe Zone (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends post-secondary colleges and universities to the Safe School Zone criminal offense so that any person who knowingly possesses a firearm while in or on a college or university facility or campus may be charged with this additional offense in Delaware.

Highlights:

• Defines college or university safe zone (Sec. 1). 

• Exempts certain areas from being included as college or university safety zones (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to security and safety on college campuses (Sec. 1). 

• Classifies that any person who knowingly possesses a firearm while in or on a College or University Safe Zone is guilty of the crime of possession of a firearm in a College or University Safe Zone (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text