USA - Delaware. House Approves Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Death Penalty

June 24, 2025 - Delaware. House Approves Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Death Penalty

The Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently abolish the death penalty in the First State. The constitutional amendment passed on June 24th with bipartisan support by a vote of 28 to 12. House Bill 35 (S) now heads to the Senate and will be assigned to a Senate Committee for a hearing. Constitutional Amendments in Delaware require a two-thirds vote in two consecutive legislative sessions.

https://www.wgmd.com/delaware-house-approves-constitutional-amendment-to-abolish-death-penalty/