Delaware General Assembly

House Judiciary 5/21/25

Committee Hearing takes place within twelve legislative days.

5/21/25

Morrison

Sen. Mantzavinos

Reps. Lynn, K. Johnson, Neal, Ortega, Burns, Ross Levin
Sen. Huxtable, Lockman, Sturgeon, Poore, Hoffner, Pinkney, Cruce

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE VICTIMS COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

This bill enables family members of individuals who have committed suicide to receive support services through the present VCAP. Distributions under this Act will begin January 1 of the year following its enactment. This bill imposes a surcharge on business, residential, wireless, and prepaid wireless services that will be used to fund suicide assistance services. The fee is $0.12 per month on subscription services or $0.12 per retail transaction for prepaid services. Any funds in excess of $5,000,000 at the end of the fiscal year will be returned to the general fund. This Act will be known as the “Elizabeth Barnes Act.”

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