Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 469: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE IN REGARD TO THE OFFICE OF THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY OMBUDSPERSON.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 469 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE IN REGARD TO THE OFFICE OF THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY OMBUDSPERSON. Primary sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act provides for the creation of three Deputy Ombudspersons who can assist the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson by serving as the main point of contact in each of the three Counties. These Deputy Ombudspersons will also be permitted to assist with investigations of alleged violations under this Chapter, and will have powers and duties as delegated by the Ombudsperson. Also established is a Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Fund, to be funded by Appropriations made by the General Assembly, Grants and contributions from other sources, and fees collected for various forms of alternative dispute resolution. These funds are to be used to support the infrastructure of the Office, fund the salary of the Deputy Ombudspersons, and various other costs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hilovsky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Rich Collins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Kevin Hensley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House