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HB 306

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE REGARDING COMMUNICATION WITH A COMPUTER.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 8 co-sponsors

Delaware bill HB 306 amends computer communication laws to modernize Title 6 cybercrime and digital access statutes, though specific provisions remain undisclosed pending committee review.

Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
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Bill Summary · HB 306

Legislative bill overview

HB 306 proposes amendments to Delaware's Title 6 Code sections governing communication with computers. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but it appears to address legal frameworks around computer communications, potentially including unauthorized access, hacking, or related cybercrime statutes that Delaware law currently regulates.

Why is this important

Computer communication laws directly affect cybersecurity enforcement, data protection, and digital privacy rights for Delaware residents and businesses. Updating these statutes ensures they remain relevant to evolving technology threats and clarifies legal boundaries for both law enforcement and technology users in the digital age.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "unauthorized access" definitions – Legislation may struggle to balance protecting systems from malicious actors while avoiding overly broad language that criminalizes legitimate security research or authorized troubleshooting
  • Privacy vs. surveillance capabilities – Amendments could expand or restrict law enforcement's ability to monitor digital communications, raising civil liberties concerns depending on the direction taken
  • Technology evolution outpacing law – Without clear language, the statute may quickly become outdated again as computer communication methods and threats continue advancing

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

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