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This amendment clarifies that the licensee (FFL) may use the surveillance system images from his/her own store to either defend against a lawsuit brought against the licensee or in the prosecution of a legal action brought by the licensee against a third party.

This amendment clarifies that the licensee (FFL) may use the surveillance system images from his/her own store to either defend against a lawsuit brought against the licensee or in the prosecution of a legal action brought by the licensee against a third party.

Firearms Privacy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Spiegelman
Last action
2026-06-25
Official status
Stricken 6/25/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status indicates the bill was 'Stricken,' meaning it failed at that stage; however, legislative history can be complex and this summary reflects only the provided text.

Amendment on Using Store Surveillance Images for Legal Cases

This amendment clarifies that licensed firearm dealers may use surveillance images from their own stores to defend themselves in lawsuits or when they sue a third party.

What This Bill Does

  • Clarifies that a licensee (FFL) can use surveillance system images from their store as needed for defense against legal actions brought against them.
  • Allows the licensee to use these same images if they bring a legal action against a third party.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Licensed firearm dealers, also known as licensees or FFLs

Terms To Know

Licensee (FFL)
A person or business holding a permit to sell firearms.
Surveillance system images
Images captured by the security cameras in the licensee's store.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The amendment was stricken (removed) from consideration in the House on June 25, 2026.
  • Because it was removed before final passage, this change did not become law at that time.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-25 Delaware General Assembly

    Stricken in House

  2. 2026-06-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This amendment clarifies that the licensee (FFL) may use the surveillance system images from his/her own store to either defend against a lawsuit brought against the licensee or in the prosecution of a legal action brought by the licensee against a third party.

Current Bill Text

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SPONSOR:

Rep. Spiegelman

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 5

TO

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 300

AMEND Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 300 by inserting after line 234 and before line 235 the following:

“

d. As needed in defense in a legal action brought against the licensee or in prosecution of a legal action brought by the licensee against a third party.

”

SYNOPSIS

This amendment clarifies that the licensee (FFL) may use the surveillance system images from his/her own store to either defend against a lawsuit brought against the licensee or in the prosecution of a legal action brought by the licensee against a third party.