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DE HB317

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Shupe

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Delaware Department of Elections to conduct a comprehensive audit of all voter registrations created through automatic voter registration from January 1, 2021, through the Act's effective date

  • Mandates verification of eligibility criteria including U.S. citizenship, Delaware residency, age eligibility, felony conviction status, and accuracy of identifying information from the DMV

  • Prohibits new automatic voter registration records from being designated as active until eligibility verification is completed, with ongoing verification required for all future registrations

  • Authorizes use of state and federal databases for verification, including DMV records, Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security systems, and interstate voter cross-check systems

  • Requires the Department of Elections to submit a public report within 12 months detailing total registrations reviewed, records corrected or removed, identified system weaknesses, and evidence of improper registration, with annual compliance reports thereafter

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Automatic Voter Registration Verification And Ongoing Eligibility Review.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House

3/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections & Government Affairs3/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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