Bill > HB238

This bill amends Delaware state law to prohibit employees of the Department of Finance and the Department of Labor from disclosing information about an individual's citizenship or immigration status found in tax returns, tax documents, or departmental records. Specifically, such disclosure would only be permitted with a court order related to a felony criminal investigation, with approval from the Attorney General, or as otherwise specified by existing law. If an employee violates this prohibition, they would be subject to criminal penalties, including a potential misdemeanor charge with a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both, with the Superior Court having exclusive jurisdiction over such cases. The bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals' sensitive immigration-related information by restricting its unauthorized disclosure by state government employees, thereby preventing potential misuse of personal data and protecting individuals from potential harm or discrimination that could result from improper sharing of such information.

Budget and Finance

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142710