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Delaware House Bill 53
Session 153
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.
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Signed by Governor on Jul 21, 2025
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Summary
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.
Actions (9)
07/21/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/17/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
03/26/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
03/18/2025
Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
03/18/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT
03/18/2025
House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 53 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
03/12/2025
House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 53 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
03/11/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Technology & Telecommunications) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
03/06/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Technology & Telecommunications Committee in House
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Aug 6, 2025 10:25:19 PM