Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 150: AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CIVIL ARRESTS.
Mara Gorman
HB 150 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 3, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
This Act prohibits civil arrests from being made in courthouses or Department of Labor Offices where the Delaware Industrial Accident Board conducts hearings. The prohibition does not apply where there is a judicial order authorizing the civil arrest or where the law enforcement officer seeking to make the civil arrest has provided the court or administrative body with detailed advance notice regarding the proposed arrest. This Substitute differs from the original House Bill No. 150 in that it adds locations and proceedings related to the Delaware Industrial Accident Board to the prohibition and incorporates changes made by House Amendment No. 2 into the body of the bill.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases participation rates in workers' compensation hearings
- Reduces litigation disruption for legal representatives
- Stabilizes outcomes for claimants and insurers
Risks
- Potential minor delays in some civil collections
- Added administrative burden for Industrial Accident Board staff
- Uncertain compliance costs for legal entities
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Ensures unhindered access to the justice system
- Protects rights of litigants to appear without fear
- Enhances public trust in judicial processes
Risks
- Boundary definitions regarding 'surroundings' could lead to disputes
- Requires consistent application across different jurisdictions
- Police and court staff may require new training protocols
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Formalizes judicial authority over court access
- Requires advance written notice for law enforcement
- Provides clear recourse via habeas corpus
Risks
- Places oversight burden on presiding judicial officers
- Relies on individual enforcement through civil actions
- Potential for inconsistent reporting of arrest attempts
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Promotes orderly administration of justice
- Reduces anxiety and distress for court attendees
- Provides safe environment for legal participation
Risks
- Potential for confrontation during arrest attempts
- Ambiguity in 'immediate surroundings' could cause friction
- Staff may face risks while managing arrest notifications
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Enforcement depends heavily on judges and administrative officers maintaining strict adherence to the new notice requirements.
Analysis scope
Does not define 'immediate surroundings' beyond listing general categories like parking or entryways.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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