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Delaware's 'Billionaires' Bill' Threatens Investor Rights

3/25/2025

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Delaware's Senate Bill 21 is racing through the legislature, aiming to reshape corporate governance and alter shareholder rights. Dubbed the "Billionaires' Bill" by critics, it threatens to curtail investor rights and judicial oversight. Key changes include restricting shareholder access to records and redefining controlling stockholders, which could weaken the power of activist investors.

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Story summary

Delaware's Senate Bill 21 is racing through the legislature, aiming to reshape corporate governance and alter shareholder rights. Dubbed the "Billionaires' Bill" by critics, it threatens to curtail investor rights and judicial oversight. Key changes include restricting shareholder access to records and redefining controlling stockholders, which could weaken the power of activist investors.