DelawareIf approved twice, Delaware would require strong reasons to limit privacy
If lawmakers approve it twice, with an election between votes, Delaware's constitution would require the state to show a very strong reason to limit personal privacy.
What it does
The state would need to show a very strong reason before limiting someone's privacy. This protection depends on approval by two successive legislatures, with an election between votes.
Argument forIf approved, it could help people challenge state limits on private decisions when the state cannot show a very strong reason.
Argument againstIf approved, it could make some state rules harder to enforce when they limit private choices, because the state would need a very strong reason.
More detail
The state would have to show a very strong reason before limiting a person's privacy. The provision would protect the individual privacy of people in Delaware against state limits. The amendment needs a two-thirds vote in each house of two successive General Assemblies. The second General Assembly must pass the same amendment after the next general election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 19Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits, 1 UnfavorableLatest
- Jan 23Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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