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This Amendment removes the requirement that a licensee shall make the licensee’s records available to a law-enforcement agency and to the manufacturer of the firearm on request.

This Amendment removes the requirement that a licensee shall make the licensee’s records available to a law-enforcement agency and to the manufacturer of the firearm on request.

Firearms
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Sokola
Last action
2026-05-21
Official status
Passed 5/21/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the implications of removing the requirement for public safety measures or alternative methods if law enforcement needs access to records.

Amendment Removes Record-Sharing Requirement for Licensees

This amendment removes the requirement that licensees must share their records with law enforcement agencies and firearm manufacturers upon request.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes a rule requiring licensees to give their records to law enforcement when asked.
  • Eliminates the need for licensees to provide their records to firearm manufacturers on demand.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Licensees who sell firearms or related products
  • Law enforcement agencies that request licensee records
  • Firearm manufacturers seeking information from licensees

Terms To Know

Licensee
A person or business with a special permit to sell firearms or firearm-related items.
Record
Information kept by a licensee about their customers, sales, and other activities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The amendment does not specify what happens if law enforcement needs access to records for investigations.
  • It is unclear how this change will affect public safety measures related to firearms.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-21 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2026-05-21 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Official Summary Text

This Amendment removes the requirement that a licensee shall make the licensee’s records available to a law-enforcement agency and to the manufacturer of the firearm on request.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Sokola

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 300

AMEND Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 300 by deleting lines 267 through 268 in their entirety and redesignating accordingly.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment removes the requirement that a licensee shall make the licensee’s records available to a law-enforcement agency and to the manufacturer of the firearm on request.

Author: Senator Sokola