Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact
Risks
- no direct environmental impact
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 59: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RELEASE AND PUBLICATION OF THE NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH OF INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH CRIMES OR DELINQUENCY.
Sean Lynn
HB 59 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
Source
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
78OUT OF 100
Score:78/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
This Act extends certain limitations on the publication by law-enforcement of the name and photograph of crime suspects. Currently the Code prohibits the publication of the name and photograph of a juvenile suspect unless the juvenile is charged with a violent felony and the publication is necessary to protect the public’s safety. This Act would prohibit the release or publication of an adult suspect’s name or photograph unless the individual is charged with or suspected of a felony and the release is necessary to protect the public’s safety.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- potential reduction in costs associated with data management of public records
Risks
- minimal impact on economic activity
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- prevents permanent digital stigma for individuals not convicted of serious crimes
- strengthens privacy protections for individuals before trial
Risks
- may complicate public monitoring of low-level criminal proceedings
- could create information gaps for local communities regarding minor arrests
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
the lack of a concrete legal definition for 'necessary to protect public safety' may lead to inconsistent implementation across jurisdictions
Analysis scope
applies only to law-enforcement agency releases, not private media outlets or third-party databases
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
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- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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