Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 323: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 323 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. Primary sponsor: Ed Osienski (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act makes technical corrections to the Department of Finance’s existing background check authority to ensure access to FBI criminal history record information. The Department of Finance applied for federal “Rap Back” reporting and was denied, so the unacceptable language is being eliminated to facilitate access. Although the intended impact is the same, this Substitute uses different language than House Bill No. 323 based on feedback from the State Bureau of Identification and DELJIS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 323, and Assigned to Administration Committee in House