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Hi folks, how’s this for a quote from Hallie for the release going out today on the bill being introduced today. I’ve attached a fact sheet and the draft release as well. I need to send this to the Governor’s office by 12 noon today.
Thank you!

"Beau was passionate about keeping firearms out of the hands of people who pose a threat to themselves or others. He worked hard to get this bill passed in 2013, thinking it was a smart, common sense bill that would have protected the people of our state. My family and I are grateful that the Governor and members of the General Assembly brought this bill back, and we’re eager to see it pass."

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.

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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DETAILS OF THE LEGISLATION:

The Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act would add the following individuals to the list of persons prohibited from owning a firearm:

· Any person who has been committed to a hospital for treatment of a mental condition.

· Perpetrators of violent crimes who have been found:

o Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity;

o Guilty but mentally ill;

o Mentally incompetent to stand trial


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.

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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Joshua Alcorn
302.477.2018 (office)
302.598.1885 (cell)
josh@beaubidenfoundation.or