Senate Unanimously Passes Pettyjohn Bills Protecting Families and Strengthening Safeguards Against Sexual Extortion - Hoy en Delaware

Senate Unanimously Passes Pettyjohn Bills Protecting Families and Strengthening Safeguards Against Sexual Extortion - Hoy en Delaware

Source: Del Senate DOVER, Del. — Two bipartisan bills sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R–Georgetown) cleared the Senate Thursday with unanimous support, advancing legislation that strengthens protections against sexual extortion and ensures grieving families have timely access to their deceased children’s digital accounts. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 142 (SB 142) significantly enhances Delaware’s laws regarding sexual…

Two Bills Protecting Families & Strengthening Safeguards Against Sexual Extortion Pass State Senate

Two bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn have passed in the State Senate – both with unanimous support. Senate Substitute 1 for SB 142 enhances Delaware law regarding sexual extortion by upgrading it to a class B felony in cases involving children or vulnerable adults who suffer serious injury or death. It also requires Delaware schools to educate students, parents and staff about the growing risks of digital exploitation. Senate Bil…