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HB 96

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO THE DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, GOVERNOR, AND OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES REGARDING UNDOCUMENTED RESIDENTS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 10 co-sponsors

Delaware requires Department of Justice to report regularly to legislators on undocumented residents, providing data for immigration and policy decisions.

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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Bill Summary · HB 96

Legislative bill overview

HB 96 requires the Delaware Department of Justice to submit regular reports to the General Assembly, Governor, and Office of Legislative Services regarding the state's undocumented resident population. The bill establishes a new reporting mechanism for data collection and analysis on this demographic group, with specific metrics and timelines to be determined through the legislative process.

Why is this important

Immigration policy and enforcement directly affect public resources, community safety, labor markets, and social services. Regular reporting creates accountability and provides lawmakers with data-driven information to inform future policy decisions on education, healthcare, law enforcement, and economic issues. This transparency mechanism allows both legislative branches and the executive branch to make informed decisions based on actual conditions rather than assumptions.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and collection concerns: Questions about what personal information will be collected, how it will be protected, and whether reporting requirements could inadvertently compromise individual privacy or create surveillance concerns
  • Definition and identification challenges: Disagreement over how "undocumented residents" will be identified and counted, particularly regarding which state agencies have authority to collect such data and potential conflicts with federal immigration law
  • Resource and enforcement implications: Concern that detailed reporting could facilitate immigration enforcement actions or that the reporting requirement itself imposes administrative costs on the state without clear policy objectives

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

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