DE HB396

Adds new § 1913 to Delaware Code Chapter 19 (Title 12) to establish legal framework for accessing and controlling deceased persons' digital assets and digital accounts.

Defines "digital assets" as files (emails, documents, images, audio, video) stored on electronic devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Defines "digital accounts" as email accounts, social media accounts, financial management accounts, domain registration accounts, web hosting accounts, and similar online accounts.

Requires service providers to grant executors and administrators access to and control of digital assets and accounts upon receipt of a written request with a death certificate and letters testamentary or letters of administration, or alternatively upon Court of Chancery order.

Applies only to deceased persons domiciled in Delaware at time of death and does not require service providers to disclose information in violation of federal law.