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Senate passes bills to create some of Delaware’s first laws regarding deepfakes and artificial intelligence

The Senate on Thursday passed two bills that would help Delaware address some of the emerging threats posed by new forms of synthetic media made possible by recent advancements in artificial intelligence. […]

Senate sends bill expanding abortion access to Governor John Carney for signature

Immediately following the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that stripped away Americans’ federally protected Constitutional right to an abortion, the Delaware Senate on Tuesday sent legislation to Governor John Carney that would substantially increase access to abortion care here in the First State. […]

Senate sends End-of-Life Options legislation to Governor John Carney

Cognizant adults experiencing the final stages of a terminal illness would have the option of seeking medical assistance to end their pain and suffering in a humane, dignified manner under legislation the Delaware Senate sent to Governor John Carney on Tuesday. […]

Senate votes to create commission tasked with developing school funding reforms

A commission of legislators, educators, community leaders and other advocates will conduct a comprehensive review of how public education is funded in the First State, and recommend a series of reforms to better address student need and more equitably distribute resources across districts and charter schools, under legislation passed by the Delaware Senate on Tuesday. […]