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HA1TOHB119 • 2025

This Amendment removes DOC libraries from the requirements of the bill.

This Amendment removes DOC libraries from the requirements of the bill.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Griffith
Last action
2025-05-22
Official status
Passed 5/22/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify what happens to DOC library services after this amendment.

Amendment Removing DOC Libraries From Bill Requirements

This amendment removes Department of Correction (DOC) libraries from certain requirements in a bill and encourages the DOC to collaborate with the Division of Libraries for special services.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes DOC libraries from specific rules set by the original bill.

Who It Names or Affects

  • DOC libraries
  • The Division of Libraries

Terms To Know

Public Library
A library that is open to everyone and funded by the government or private organizations, but does not include school or college libraries.
DOC Libraries
Libraries within correctional facilities run by the Department of Correction.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The encouragement for collaboration does not create a legal requirement.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2025-05-20 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment removes DOC libraries from the requirements of the bill. The DOC, however, is encouraged to work with the Division of Libraries to fully implement special professional library services on behalf of their constituents.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Griffith

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 119

AMEND House Bill No. 119 by deleting lines 17 through 19 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“

State or from a county or municipality of the State. “Public library” includes privately incorporated public libraries and county libraries. “Public library” does not include public school libraries, libraries within institutions of higher education, or Department of Correction libraries.

“.

AMEND House Bill No. 119 by deleting line 23 in its entirety.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment removes DOC libraries from the requirements of the bill. The DOC, however, is encouraged to work with the Division of Libraries to fully implement special professional library services on behalf of their constituents.