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DE SB185

Bill

Status

Passed

7/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Townsend

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands disability employment discrimination protections to apply to employers with 4 or more employees, down from the current threshold of 15 or more employees

  • Aligns the definition of "employer" under disability discrimination law with the definition used for all other protected classes (race, sex, age, religion, national origin, etc.)

  • Amends Chapter 7, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by referencing the standard employer definition in §710 instead of maintaining a separate, higher threshold

  • Brings Delaware in line with neighboring states (Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey) that use uniform employer definitions across all protected classes

  • Takes effect 6 months after enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Persons With Disabilities Employment Protections Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/31/2014

Committee Referrals

Labor6/4/2014
Executive4/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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