DE HB276

Requires administrative agencies to include a cost-benefit estimate in notices of proposed regulations under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Mandates separate economic effect estimates for businesses affected by the regulation and for the public, each including both adverse and beneficial effects.

Requires estimates to address both immediate and long-term effects of proposed regulations.

Requires agencies to estimate the cost to the agency for enforcement of the proposed regulation.

Aims to provide the public with informed information for meaningful commentary during the required public comment period.