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Hi folks, see attached for the release from the governors office. Would you like to have a quote? Will quickly draft something if so.

/ja
302.598.1885 (cell)

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> From: "Starkey, Jonathan (Governor)" <Jonathan.Starkey@state.de.us>
> Date: January 15, 2018 at 6:31:33 PM EST
> To: Joshua Alcorn <josh@beaubidenfoundation.org>
> Cc: "Shields, Albert (Governor)" <Albert.Shields@state.de.us>
> Subject: Tomorrow's release - quotes
>
> Josh,
>
> Thanks again for your help on this. Below is our draft release for tomorrow, minus quotes. I’ve also attached a fact sheet on the bill.
>
> We’d love a quote from any members of the Biden family. Also, from Patty/the Beau Biden Foundation if you guys are able to contribute one.
>
> I’m assuming you are the right contact for all of that, but let me know if that’s not correct. We’re collecting quotes through noon tomorrow.
>
> Thanks again, and please let me know if you need anything else from me,
>
> Jon
>
> ---
>
> DRAFT
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
> January 16, 2018
>
> MEDIA CONTACT:
> Jonathan Starkey
> Cell: (302) 256-8364
> Jonathan.Starkey@state.de.us
>
>
> Delaware Governor John Carney
> Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act
> Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others
>
> DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act.
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> The legislation – similar to a bill advanced in 2013 by then-Attorney General Beau Biden – would help limit access to firearms for those who present a danger to themselves or others. Representative Bentz is the prime sponsor of the legislation, which also takes steps to protect due process and ensure that the state does not create barriers to care for those suffering from mental illness.
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> QUOTES
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> DETAILS OF THE LEGISLATION:
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> The Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act would add the following individuals to the list of persons prohibited from owning a firearm:
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> · Any person who has been committed to a hospital for treatment of a mental condition.
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> · Perpetrators of violent crimes who have been found:
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> o Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity;
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> o Guilty but mentally ill;
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> o Mentally incompetent to stand trial
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>
>
> Those individuals are currently not prohibited from owning firearms under current law. The legislation announced Tuesday would require health professionals to report to law enforcement anyone they believe presents a danger to themselves or others. Appropriate law enforcement agencies must them investigate – and may seek an order form Superior Court to require individuals to relinquish firearms, if they are found to present a danger.
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> The Court may allow individuals to relinquish firearms to a personal designee. The legislation also allows affected individuals to appeal orders to the Delaware Supreme Court, and petition to have their firearms returned.
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> QUOTES
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>
> Jonathan Starkey
> Communications Director
> Office of Governor John Carney
> Cell: (302) 256-8364
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