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DE HB227

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Delaware Court of Chancery to audio record all public proceedings and make recordings publicly accessible beginning January 1, 2027

  • Recordings must be posted to a publicly accessible online platform maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts within a reasonable time after proceedings conclude

  • Each recording must include a disclaimer stating it does not constitute an official court transcript

  • Presiding judicial officers may restrict public access to recordings for good cause, including protecting confidential business or personal information, safeguarding witnesses, or ensuring a fair trial

  • The Court of Chancery must adopt administrative rules to implement the audio recording requirements by December 3, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Audio Recording Of Proceedings In The Court Of Chancery.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

6/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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