Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 469 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE IN REGARD TO THE OFFICE OF THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY OMBUDSPERSON.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill creates Deputy Ombudspersons to assist the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson in Delaware.

This Act establishes three Deputy Ombudspersons to help the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson and oversee investigations. It also creates a fund to support their salaries and office infrastructure through various funding sources.

Summary

This Act provides for the creation of three Deputy Ombudspersons who can assist the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson by serving as the main point of contact in each of the three Counties. These Deputy Ombudspersons will also be permitted to assist with investigations of alleged violations under this Chapter, and will have powers and duties as delegated by the Ombudsperson. Also established is a Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Fund, to be funded by Appropriations made by the General Assembly, Grants and contributions from other sources, and fees collected for various forms of alternative dispute resolution. These funds are to be used to support the infrastructure of the Office, fund the salary of the Deputy Ombudspersons, and various other costs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (57)

57 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 469 do?
This Act provides for the creation of three Deputy Ombudspersons who can assist the Common Interest Community Ombudsperson by serving as the main point of contact in each of the three Counties. These Deputy Ombudspersons will also be permitted to assist with investigations of alleged violations under this Chapter, and will have powers and duties as delegated by the Ombudsperson. Also established is a Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Fund, to be funded by Appropriations made by the General Assembly, Grants and contributions from other sources, and fees collected for various forms of alternative dispute resolution. These funds are to be used to support the infrastructure of the Office, fund the salary of the Deputy Ombudspersons, and various other costs.
Who sponsors HB 469?
HB 469 is sponsored by Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Richard G. Collins (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), and Jeff Hilovsky (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 469?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 469?
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