Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 6: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS. Primary sponsor: Ed Osienski (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 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 allows the Auditor of Accounts to issue subpoenas directly, removing a requirement that the Auditor first file a praecipe with the Superior Court prothonotary. It also allows the Auditor to effect service of such a subpoena, and to apply for a court order if a recipient fails to respond to a subpoena. Failure to comply with such a court order may be punished as contempt of court. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| 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 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House