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signed · Delaware · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 19: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.

This Act requires that Department of Finance employees submit to criminal background checks and are subject to continuous criminal history monitoring.  It also authorizes the Department to submit contractors or third parties, that require or may require access to Department systems, facilities, or data, to submit to a criminal background check and continuous criminal history monitoring.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires background checks for system/data access, enhancing cybersecurity protocols for Department systems.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 72: DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2025, AS “GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates May 15, 2025, as "Global Accessibility Awareness Day" in the State of Delaware, affirms the importance of making the internet and technology accessible to all, and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about the need for equitable digital access and inclusion.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDesignates Global Accessibility Awareness Day to promote equitable digital access and inclusion, directly advancing digital equity goals in technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · Delaware · House Mar 25, 2025

HCR 20: URGING DELAWARE SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT CLEAR POLICIES REGARDING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT SAFETY AND DATA PRIVACY.

This House Concurrent Resolution urges Delaware schools and school districts to adopt and implement clear policies regarding immigration enforcement and emphasizes the importance of student safety and data privacy. It also requests that the Department of Education develop model policies to assist schools and school districts in the development and maintenance of clear guidance and messaging.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationUrges schools to limit immigration enforcement cooperation and protect student data privacy - directly aligns with restricting state involvement in federal immigration actions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly urges school policies emphasizing student data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protection indicators in the technology topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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