HB145

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Reverse Location And Reverse Keyword Searches And Court Orders.

Final Passage·7/1/26

Delaware HB145 prohibits reverse-keyword court orders and requests, protecting privacy and freedom of speech.

Delaware HB145 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit reverse-keyword court orders and requests. These orders compel the disclosure of records identifying unnamed persons who searched for specific words or visited certain websites. The bill mandates that if a query returns 5 or fewer hits, the entity must fully produce the information. If more than 5 hits, only the number of hits can be disclosed.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 11–4 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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4 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 11 YES 4 NO 6 ABSENT

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

May 19

House

Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill