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SA1TOSB102 • 2025

This amendment removes “elevators” from § 1402(13) and (15) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code.

This amendment removes “elevators” from § 1402(13) and (15) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Walsh
Last action
2025-05-22
Official status
Passed 5/22/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill text excerpt shows a confusing instruction to delete 'elevators,' and insert 'elevators,', which contradicts the synopsis stating elevators are removed. The fact-check relies on the explicit synopsis statement that elevators are removed.

Amendment to Remove Elevators from State Building Rules

This amendment changes state law by removing the word 'elevators' from two specific sections that list building safety rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the word elevators from section 1402(13) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code.
  • Removes the word elevators from section 1402(15) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code.

Terms To Know

Title 24 of the Delaware Code
The section of state law mentioned in this amendment where changes are made to sections 1402(13) and (15).
Senate Amendment No. 1
A formal change proposed by Senator Walsh to Senate Bill No. 102.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not explain why elevators are removed from these sections.
  • No effective date for this change is listed in the provided information.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

Official Summary Text

This amendment removes “elevators” from § 1402(13) and (15) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code.

Current Bill Text

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Walsh

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 102

AMEND Senate Bill No. 102 on line 36 by deleting “elevators, ” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “

elevators,

”.

FURTHER AMEND Senate Bill No. 102 on line 44 by deleting “elevators, ” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “

elevators,

”.

SYNOPSIS

This amendment removes “elevators” from § 1402(13) and (15) of Title 24 of the Delaware Code.

Author: Senator Walsh