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DE HB2

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article I of the Delaware Constitution to add a new Section 21 on equal protection
  • Adds language stating "No person shall be denied equal rights under the law" to the Delaware Constitution
  • Requires unequal treatment based on discrimination to be subject to strict judicial scrutiny
  • Addresses a constitutional gap by providing equal protection at the state level, similar to federal and many other state constitutions
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both chambers of the General Assembly to advance as a constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Protection.

Last Action

Stricken in House

6/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Administration5/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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