HB 323 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
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Summary
This bill makes technical corrections to Delaware's criminal background check procedures to ensure the Department of Finance can access FBI criminal history record information. The Department of Finance had applied for the federal Rap Back reporting program, which tracks ongoing criminal history, but was denied because existing Delaware law contained language that was incompatible with federal requirements. The bill eliminates that unacceptable language to facilitate access to the FBI system. The changes align Delaware law with federal standards while maintaining the same intended effect regarding criminal background checks.
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Official abstract
This Act makes technical corrections to the Department of Finance’s existing background check authority to ensure access to FBI criminal history record information. The Department of Finance applied for federal “Rap Back” reporting and was denied, so the unacceptable language is being eliminated to facilitate access. Although the intended impact is the same, this Substitute uses different language than House Bill No. 323 based on feedback from the State Bureau of Identification and DELJIS.
Sponsors (8)
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Apr 14, 2026 Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 323, and Assigned to Administration Committee in House · lower
- Apr 15, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Apr 23, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT · lower
- Apr 23, 2026 Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- May 13, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 16, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Jun 24, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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