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DE HB275

Bill

Status

Passed

11/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the legal definition of "sexual orientation" in Delaware Code to include asexuality and pansexuality, in addition to the existing categories of heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality

  • Amends definitions across five titles of Delaware Code: Title 6 (Commerce and Trade), Title 11 (Criminal Code), Title 18 (Insurance), Title 19 (Labor), and Title 25 (Property/Housing)

  • Extends existing anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing, public accommodations, insurance, and hate crime statutes to cover asexual and pansexual individuals

  • Makes technical formatting corrections to conform statutory language to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6, Title 11, Title 18, Title 19, And Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Definition Of Sexual Orientation.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

11/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services3/28/2024
Administration12/14/2023

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