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HB 212

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OVERPAYMENT RECOVERY AND AUDIT PRACTICES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 6 co-sponsors

Delaware law modified overpayment recovery and audit procedures in Title 18, establishing new standards for fund reclamation and audit conduct affecting individuals and entities facing repayment claims.

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Bill Summary · HB 212

Legislative bill overview

HB 212 amends Delaware's Title 18 criminal code to modify procedures for overpayment recovery and audit practices. The bill establishes new standards and protections governing how entities can recover funds determined to be overpaid and conduct related audits. The Governor signed it into law on September 3, 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation affects individuals and organizations that may face overpayment claims from government agencies, insurers, or other entities conducting audits. The reforms could impact collection practices, audit timelines, and due process protections for those allegedly owing money back, while also potentially clarifying legitimate recovery mechanisms for the entities seeking repayment.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific amendments to overpayment recovery procedures aren't detailed in available records, making it unclear whether protections favor debtors or creditors seeking repayment
  • Audit authority balance: Changes to audit practices could either strengthen oversight mechanisms or limit government/corporate audit powers, affecting different stakeholder groups differently
  • Implementation burden: New procedures may create administrative complexity for agencies and businesses conducting audits while potentially delaying recovery processes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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