Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 53
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AND DEVICES FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE DEAFNESS, HEARING LOSS, OR SPEECH DISABILITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- William Bush (Democratic)
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Shannon Morris (Republican)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Richard G. Collins (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act broadens the scope of a special fund administered by the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing that provides telecommunications assistance to Delaware residents who have deafness, hearing loss, or speech disabilities related to deafness or hearing loss. This Act authorizes the office to provide residents with assistive devices that facilitate communication or provide users with information pertaining to emergencies. It also authorizes the Office to employ individuals to administer the program, provide education, and manage program resources. This Act adds restrictions on how money in the Fund may be spent and requires a three-month reserve be maintained to ensure financial solvency of the Fund.
This Act also requires the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to file an annual report with the Governor, the Chief Clerk of the House, and the Secretary of the Senate concerning the performance of the fund in the previous fiscal year.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 Senate | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 18, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 21, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Mar 26, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 53 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Mar 12, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 53 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Mar 11, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Technology & Telecommunications) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Technology & Telecommunications Committee in House