Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 227
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUDIO RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires the Court of Chancery, beginning January 1, 2027, to audio record all public proceedings and make such recordings publicly available. Such recordings must be made available within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the proceeding. The presiding judicial officer may, for good cause shown, restrict public access to an audio recording in whole or in part.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 24, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House