HB 230

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
  • Introduced in House Jun 22, 2021
  • Passed House Jun 22, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 29, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Sep 30, 2021

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Judicial Privacy.

Abstract

Recent high-profile attacks on judges and their families are a constant reminder to those that choose public service that they may be doing so at the risk of their and their loved ones’ lives. The death of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas’ son, Daniel Anderl, in New Jersey is tragically just one example – numerous instances of threatening and harassing behavior targeted at judicial officers rarely make prime time news but nonetheless impacts them. The rise and use of social media and online access to information has made it more difficult for judicial officers to maintain their privacy. This Act would allow judicial officers to make a written request that their personal information not be published and remain confidential. The Act takes effect 1 year after its enactment to allow for implementation.

Bill Sponsors (30)

Votes


Jun 29, 2021

Jun 22, 2021

Actions


Sep 30, 2021

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 29, 2021

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Judiciary

Jun 22, 2021

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 230 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Senate

Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary

Jun 15, 2021

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 230 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Jun 09, 2021

House

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Judiciary

Jun 03, 2021

House

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary

Bill Text

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HA 1 to HB 230 HTML PDF

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