Delaware moves to ban the death penalty forever

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Prohibition Of The Death Penalty.

Enrolled· 2025-06-30

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This bill would stop the state from using the death penalty, meaning no one could be put to death for a crime.

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This bill is a big step for Delaware. It would change the state's main rulebook, the Constitution, to say that the death penalty can never be used. This means the state would no longer have the power to take a person's life as punishment. Many people believe this is a more fair and humane way to handle serious crimes. For this change to become permanent, it needs to pass again after the next election. So, there is still time for people to share their thoughts on this important decision.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would change the Delaware Constitution to stop the death penalty.
It needs to pass again after the next general election to become a permanent rule.
The bill has already passed both the House and the Senate.
It would add words to the Constitution saying the death penalty cannot be used.