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DE SB34

Bill

Status

Passed

5/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Lockman

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals § 1501 of Title 24, which permitted proprietors of inns, taverns, hotels, restaurants, and other public establishments to exclude patrons whose presence would be "offensive to the major part of the proprietor's customers."

  • Repeals § 902 of Title 28, which permitted theatre and public amusement venue proprietors to exclude individuals whose presence would be "offensive" to patrons and injure business.

  • Fulfills the intent of the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law enacted in December 1963, which declared these provisions repealed as inconsistent with anti-discrimination protections based on race, creed, color, or national origin.

  • Addresses statutes enacted on March 25, 1875, specifically designed to counter the federal Civil Rights Act of 1875 and facilitate racial discrimination in public accommodations.

  • Repudiates Delaware's past involvement in racial discrimination that occurred under color of state law.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 And Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Accommodations.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)3/30/2023
Judiciary3/7/2023
Legislative Oversight & Sunset1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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