DE HB 478: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
Delaware HB 478 amends Title 29 to require the Auditor of Accounts to conduct background checks for certain security personnel. This may affect licensing and hiring processes for private security firms.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, armored transport should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective date of the act (typically 90 days after enactment unless specified otherwise). Check the bill for exact date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The Auditor of Accounts is now involved in background checks for security personnel, potentially adding a new step or verification layer to the licensing process.
Who it affects
Guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, armored transport
What you must do
Review current background check procedures and coordinate with the Auditor of Accounts to ensure compliance with new requirements.
Deadline
Effective date of the act (typically 90 days after enactment unless specified otherwise). Check the bill for exact date.
Source: https://legis.delaware.gov/AllLegislation
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