Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 306
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE REGARDING COMMUNICATION WITH A COMPUTER.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act makes it an unlawful practice to engage in a commercial transaction with a consumer who interacts with computer technology, under circumstances where a reasonable person would believe that person is engaging with an actual human, without notifying the consumer that the consumer is communicating with a computer and not a human being.
It provides a private right of action for damages. It provides that a violation is an unlawful practice and prohibited trade practice. It permits the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and a civil penalty of not more than $5 million dollars for violations.
This Act is effective 180 days after its enactment into law.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate - May 5, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 12 NO 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT - May 5, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 3 to HB 306 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - May 5, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 306 - Stricken in House - May 5, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 3 to HB 306 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 5, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 306 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - May 5, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 306 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 306 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Technology & Telecommunications) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Technology & Telecommunications Committee in House