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HB 53

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AND DEVICES FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE DEAFNESS, HEARING LOSS, OR SPEECH DISABILITIES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 17 co-sponsors

Delaware updates telecommunications law to expand accessibility devices and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents, ensuring modern communication technology access.

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Bill Summary · HB 53

Legislative bill overview

HB 53 amends Delaware's telecommunications code to expand and update services and devices available to people with deafness, hearing loss, or speech disabilities. The bill modernizes existing provisions in Title 26 of the Delaware Code to ensure equitable access to communication technology for disabled individuals.

Why is this important

Accessible telecommunications are essential for employment, emergency services, healthcare, and social participation. This bill ensures Delaware's legal framework keeps pace with technological advances in accessibility solutions, potentially reducing barriers that deaf and hard-of-hearing residents face in daily communication.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: The bill's cost and whether telecommunications companies or the state bear expenses for expanded device/service provisions
  • Technology standards: Determining which devices and services qualify as covered accommodations and how standards evolve as technology changes
  • Implementation timeline: Whether providers have adequate time and resources to comply with new requirements without service disruptions

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

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