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Proposed Rule

Electronic Delivery of Information Under the Federal Securities Laws

Agency
Document Number
2026-14679
Published
July 21, 2026
Effective Date
July 21, 2026

Abstract

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission") is proposing Regulation E-Delivery. The proposed rule sets forth conditions for covered entities to deliver covered information to covered recipients electronically without first obtaining their affirmative consent. The proposed rule further establishes conditions under which the Commission would consider delivery requirements under the Federal securities laws to be satisfied by electronic delivery. The Commission also is proposing to rescind the rule providing alternative means for registered investment companies to satisfy shareholder report transmission requirements, and to amend rules addressing the dissemination of proxy materials and tender offer materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-14679 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-14679 is a Proposed Rule published by the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Federal Register on July 21, 2026, with an effective date of July 21, 2026. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission") is proposing Regulation E-Delivery. The proposed rule sets forth conditions for covered entities to deliver covered information to covered recipients electronically without first obtaining their affirmative consent. The proposed rule further establishes conditions under which the Commission would consider delivery requirements under the Federal securities laws to be satisfied by electronic delivery. The Commission also is proposing to rescind the rule providing alternative means for registered investment companies to satisfy shareholder report transmission requirements, and to amend rules addressing the dissemination of proxy materials and tender offer materials. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/21/2026-14679/electronic-delivery-of-information-under-the-federal-securities-laws.
Is document 2026-14679 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-14679 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.
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