WILMINGTON — The Carney administration took another step toward combating gun violence in the First State with the enactment of several bills that aim to ensure safer communities.
Gov. John Carney was joined by members of the General Assembly and gun control advocates on Aug. 15 to sign a package of bills that aid the state’s ongoing efforts in this area: House Bill 311, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 342, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 270, and House Bill 155.
“We’ve made a lot of progress to keep our communities safer since the start of this administration,” Gov. Carney said in a statement following the signing. “The pieces of legislation we signed (Aug. 15) and the other steps we’ve taken would not have been possible without the dedication of advocates who demanded action across our state, and our legislative partners in the General Assembly.”…