HB 53 DE

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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.

• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
• Richard G. Collins Republican · primary
• Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
• Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
• Shannon Morris Republican · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
• William Bush Democratic · primary
• Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• Trey Paradee Democratic · primary

1. Mar 6, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Technology & Telecommunications Committee in House · lower
2. Mar 11, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Technology & Telecommunications) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · lower
3. Mar 12, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HB 53 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
4. Mar 18, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HB 53 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
5. Mar 18, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT · lower
6. Mar 18, 2025 Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate · upper
7. Mar 26, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
8. Jun 17, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
9. Jul 21, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive