DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer signed ceremonial copies of three bills Wednesday aimed at bolstering public safety, supporting law enforcement, and promoting responsible firearm laws in Delaware.
Senate Bill 38, with Senate Amendment 1, sponsored by Senator Dave Lawson and Representative Bill Carson, provides up to $3,000 annually to cover veterinary and care costs for retired law enforcement horses. The measure is intended to ensure that these animals receive proper care in retirement after years of service alongside officers. Senate Bill 112, also sponsored by Senator Lawson and Representative Carson, renames the Delaware State Police Training Academy in honor of Colonel James L. Ford, Jr., recognizing his decades of leadership and dedication to law enforcement in the state.
House Bill 123, sponsored by Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Senator Darius Brown, creates a new felony offense for discharging a firearm at homes, businesses, vehicles, or places of worship. The law aims to increase protections for Delaware families and communities and close gaps in current legislation.
“These bills reflect the best of what we can do together — honoring those who serve, caring for those who’ve served alongside them, and keeping our communities safe,” Governor Meyer said.
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