DE State Representative looks to expand Stolen Valor Act with new bill

Stolen valor could soon be considered a form of “criminal impersonation” in the state of Delaware. Republican State Representative Rich Collins introduced a bill that hopes to expand the current law.

Stolen Valor is when someone falsely claims to be a current or past member of the U.S. Military for the purpose of “obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefits.”

This bill, identified as House Bill 80 would consider stolen valor a class A misdemeanor and would carry a minimum fine of $1,000.

We’re told the bill has “modest” bipartisan support and is currently pending action in the House Judiciary Committee.