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DE HB 227

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUDIO RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · lower

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Did DE HB 227 pass?

The current status of DE HB 227 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2025-06-24): Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

What is DE HB 227 about?

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.

Who sponsors DE HB 227?

Brian Pettyjohn, Michael F. Smith are the primary sponsors of DE HB 227.

Description

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.

Introduced
2025-06-24
Latest action
2025-06-24 — Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
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Sponsors

  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Michael F. Smithprimary

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  1. 2025-06-24

    Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142613

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