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.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 21, 2025
First Action
Mar 6, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 21, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
53
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on March 18, 2025
Motion Text
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House Roll Call Votes
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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.
Bill Text
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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
Sources
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Record Created
Mar 6, 2025 6:05:29 PM
Record Updated
Aug 6, 2025 10:25:19 PM