Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB59: Adult Suspect Name or Photograph/Release Prohibitions
Status: Signed into law, July 23, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, March 6, 2025:
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. Section 1. Amend § 1913, Title 11 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 1913. Release and publication of the name and photograph of a juvenile. photograph. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Juvenile" means a child 17 years of age or younger. (2) "Law-enforcement officer" means as defined in § 222 of this title. (3) "Law-enforcement agency" means any an agency employing law-enforcement officers. (4) "Mugshot" means a photograph of a suspect's face or profile. (5) "Name of juvenile " means the name of a juvenile an individual who has been arrested or suspected of committing a crime. crime or act of delinquency. (6) "Photograph of a juvenile" "Photograph" means any an image depicting a juvenile an individual who has been arrested or suspected of committing a crime. crime or act of delinquency. "Photograph of a juvenile" "Photograph" includes a mugshot. (7) "Publish" means to disseminate to the public or produce or release for distribution. "Publish" includes to display on any publicly-maintained social media page or website. (8) "Release" means to make available or accessible to the …
Sponsors
- Sean Lynn (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- Sophie Phillips (D, 18)
- Rebecca Snyder-Hall (D, 14)
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 5 NO 1 NOT VOTING
- : Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 31 YES 8 NO 2 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 2 to HB 59 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Lifted From Table in House
- : Amendment HA 2 to HB 59 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Laid On Table in House
- : Roll Call Rescinded in House
Votes
- Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 15 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 11, 2026): 31 yea, 8 nay, passed
- Rescinded (SM) (May 19, 2026): 23 yea, 11 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB59?
- HB59 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Adult Suspect Name or Photograph/Release Prohibitions.
- What does HB59 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB59?
- Signed into law as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB59?
- Sean Lynn (D, 31), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB59?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141891
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