Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 147: REQUESTING THAT THE COURT OF CHANCERY PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF MAKING AUDIO RECORDINGS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS AND A RANDOMIZED, AUTOMATED CASE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
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Plain-language summary
HCR 147 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware House on June 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THAT THE COURT OF CHANCERY PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF MAKING AUDIO RECORDINGS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS AND A RANDOMIZED, AUTOMATED CASE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Mike Smith (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 11 NO 4 NOT VOTING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This House Concurrent Resolution requests that the Court of Chancery submit a report to the General Assembly on the following: (1) The feasibility of audio recording and publicly posting all Court of Chancery proceedings, with exceptions for confidential matters. (2) Proposed statutory language to codify a randomized, automated case assignment system in the Court of Chancery, including equipment and technology that will be used to randomly assign cases. The report must be submitted to the General Assembly and the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services no later than December 31, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| 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
- Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 11 NO 4 NOT VOTING
- Amendment HA 2 to HCR 147 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HCR 147 - Stricken in House
- Amendment HA 2 to HCR 147 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 1 to HCR 147 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House