HB302

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Language Access To Government Websites.

Introduced·5/13/25
Draft Text

Delaware HB302 mandates government websites be available in languages spoken by at least 0.5% of the state's population, with certain exceptions.

Delaware HB302 amends Title 29 to require state government websites to be available in languages spoken by populations constituting at least 0.5% of the state's total, as per the latest U.S. Census. The Government Information Center must establish minimum standards for translated websites, including a disclaimer for machine translations, within six months of enactment. Exceptions apply if an inaccurate translation could deny services or if translation is not free. The Act takes effect immediately but full implementation is expected within two years.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

History

Jun 12, 2025

House

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

May 21, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 5 Favorable

May 13, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House