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HB 155

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF STATE PUBLIC INTEGRITY COMMISSION REPORTS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerri Harris and 4 co-sponsors

HB 155 modifies how Delaware's Public Integrity Commission publishes investigation reports, affecting public access to state ethics findings and official accountability documentation.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HB 155

Legislative bill overview

HB 155 amends Delaware's state public integrity laws to modify how the Public Integrity Commission publishes its reports. The bill changes requirements for report dissemination, likely expanding public access to commission findings or altering the format and timing of report releases. The specific amendments to Title 29 relate to transparency and disclosure procedures for state ethics investigations.

Why is this important

Public Integrity Commission reports document findings about potential ethics violations, conflicts of interest, and misconduct by state officials and employees. How and when these reports are published directly affects citizens' ability to hold government accountable and make informed decisions about elected representatives. Changes to publication requirements can either enhance or restrict public oversight depending on the amendment's direction.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency vs. Privacy: Whether expanded publication protects the public interest or exposes individuals to reputational harm before investigations conclude
  • Commission Independence: Whether mandatory publication timelines interfere with the commission's investigative process or prevent premature disclosure of sensitive findings
  • Cost and Resource Burden: Administrative costs and staff requirements for increased or reformatted publication obligations may strain commission resources

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

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