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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware updates Register of Regulations publication schedule and removes newspaper delivery requirement
Last action · July 23, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Melissa Minor-Brown and 8 others
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What This Bill Does
This Act revises the submission and publication schedule for the , removes the requirement to mail physical copies to two daily newspapers, and grants the Registrar editorial powers to remove gendered language.
Changes state agency publication rules and administrative procedures, eliminating physical newspaper distribution while maintaining online access and library distribution upon request.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Registrar
Receives revised submission schedules, editorial powers regarding gendered language, and workload adjustments.
Public libraries and law libraries
Eligible to receive copies of the Register of Regulations upon request.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
11 actions- Jul 23, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 24, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Jun 18, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- May 21, 2026SenateIntroducedAssigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- May 21, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- May 21, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 2 to HB 328 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
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- May 21, 2026HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 328 - Stricken in House
- May 14, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 2 to HB 328 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Apr 30, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to HB 328 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Apr 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Mar 24, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Version history
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21
- Yes
- 21
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (21)
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Total
38
- Yes
- 38
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (38)
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Lobbying Activity
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