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SA1TOSS1FORSB142 • 2025

This Amendment provides greater flexibility for student education about the dangers of sexual extortion by removing a reference to the criminal definition of sexual extortion and helps schools work with law enforcement to report sexual extortion by clarifying that the crime of sexual extortion means as defined in § 774 of Title 11.

This Amendment provides greater flexibility for student education about the dangers of sexual extortion by removing a reference to the criminal definition of sexual extortion and helps schools work with law enforcement to report sexual extortion by clarifying that the crime of sexual extortion means as defined in § 774 of Title 11.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Pettyjohn
Last action
2025-06-12
Official status
Passed 6/12/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how schools should educate students about sexual extortion, nor does it provide funding for educational programs or training for teachers and staff.

Amendment for Student Education on Sexual Extortion

This amendment removes a reference to the criminal definition of sexual extortion and clarifies reporting requirements related to sexual extortion, allowing schools more flexibility in educating students about the dangers of sexual extortion.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes a reference to the criminal definition of sexual extortion from educational materials.
  • Clarifies that the crime of sexual extortion is defined as specified in § 774 of Title 11 for reporting purposes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Students who will receive education on sexual extortion.
  • Schools that provide educational programs and report incidents to law enforcement.

Terms To Know

sexual extortion
A crime involving the use of threats or coercion for sexual purposes, often targeting minors.
§ 774 of Title 11
The specific section in Delaware law that defines the legal aspects of extortion.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how schools should educate students about sexual extortion.
  • Does not provide funding for educational programs or training for teachers and staff.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-12 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

  2. 2025-06-10 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment provides greater flexibility for student education about the dangers of sexual extortion by removing a reference to the criminal definition of sexual extortion and helps schools work with law enforcement to report sexual extortion by clarifying that the crime of sexual extortion means as defined in § 774 of Title 11.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Pettyjohn

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 142

AMEND Substitute 1 for Senate Bill No. 142 on line 54 by deleting “

extortion, as defined in § 774 of Title 11,

” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following “

extortion

”.

FURTHER AMEND Substitute 1 for Senate Bill No. 142 on line 64 by deleting “

extortion.

” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following “

extortion as defined in § 774 of Title 11.

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment provides greater flexibility for student education about the dangers of sexual extortion by removing a reference to the criminal definition of sexual extortion and helps schools work with law enforcement to report sexual extortion by clarifying that the crime of sexual extortion means as defined in § 774 of Title 11.

Author: Senator Pettyjohn