DE HCR147This bill requests the Court of Chancery in Delaware to evaluate the possibility of implementing audio recordings of court proceedings. It also asks for an assessment of a system that would randomly and automatically assign cases to judges. The goal is to improve transparency and efficiency in the court system.
DE HCR147 is a house bill in the Delaware 153rd General Assembly, sponsored by Michael Smith (R), currently “Engrossed” since July 1, 2026.
We track 1,296 Delaware bills this session, 15 of them sponsored by Michael Smith.
The key recorded vote (House, July 1, 2026) ended 26–11 and passed.
Supporters of this bill would emphasize the importance of transparency in the judicial process, highlighting that audio recordings could make court proceedings more accessible to the public. They may also argue that a randomized, automated case assignment system could lead to a fairer and more efficient handling of cases.
Critics might express concerns about the potential costs and logistical challenges of implementing audio recordings in court. They could also argue that an automated case assignment system may overlook the nuances of individual cases, potentially leading to inefficiencies or unfairness in the judicial process.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
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What does DE HCR147 do?
This bill requests the Court of Chancery in Delaware to evaluate the possibility of implementing audio recordings of court proceedings. It also asks for an assessment of a system that would randomly and automatically assign cases to judges. The goal is to improve transparency and efficiency in the court system.
How did the vote on DE HCR147 go?
The key recorded vote (House, July 1, 2026) ended 26–11 and passed.
What is the status of DE HCR147?
DE HCR147 is currently “Engrossed” in the Delaware legislature.
Who sponsored DE HCR147?
Michael Smith (R) sponsored DE HCR147.
