Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 478: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Cyndie Romer
HB 478 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill is a narrow, technical amendment to state statutes to ensure regulatory compliance with federal FBI criminal history record access requirements.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- aligns state processes with federal standards
Risks
- minor administrative adjustment costs
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- ensures compliant background check procedures
- improves integrity of public office vetting
Risks
- none identified
Technology Industry
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Public Health & Safety
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Technical changes may impact existing authorization scopes not explicitly detailed in the abstract
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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