The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee heard testimony on SS 1 for SB 234, a bill that defines the terms 'first responder' and 'law enforcement officer' for Delaware code. No vote on the bill was recorded, and the meeting concluded without an explicit outcome on the legislation.
Senator Hoffner raised the concern that individuals posing as federal law enforcement officers — noting this was a current issue — might be inadvertently included under the bill's definition. Senator Pettyjohn countered that such individuals would not be covered because they are not actual law enforcement officers, and pointed to a separate bill passed earlier in the year addressing federal law enforcement impersonation. No formal disagreement resulted.
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“And Public Safety Committee meeting is called to order. As Vice Chair of the Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee, in accordance with Senate rules, this committee is authorized to meet in a hybrid format. Committee members and members of the public can participate either in person or virtually through zoom webinar. Should any member experience technical difficulties, please call Maddie Campbell at 302-744-4149. The public may participate virtually by registering via the meeting link that is posted on the General Assembly's website. Instructions for providing public comment are posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee meeting's notice and”
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Sign in to subscribeAnd Public Safety Committee meeting is called to order. As Vice Chair of the Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee, in accordance with Senate rules, this committee is authorized to meet in a hybrid format. Committee members and members of the public can participate either in person or virtually through zoom webinar. Should any member experience technical difficulties, please call Maddie Campbell at 302-744-4149. The public may participate virtually by registering via the meeting link that is posted on the General Assembly's website. Instructions for providing public comment are posted on the General Assembly's website under this committee meeting's notice and will be provided during public comment during portion of the hearing. Members of the public are also welcome to attend the meeting in person and should sign up on the sign on document for attendance or to indicate if you would like to speak on a bill. So let's begin today's meeting with the roll call of attendance. Senator Pettyjohn Present. Senator Lawson virtually here. Senator Poore, Senator Pinky Pinckney and Senator Siegfried are all tied up in hell. And myself, Senator Hoffner are here. So let's begin with Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 234. Senator Petty. Thank…
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