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DE HB36

Bill

Status

Passed

8/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Aligns Delaware's narrow, entity-specific non-discrimination laws with broader statewide non-discrimination statutes by adding language prohibiting discrimination "on any other basis protected under" the applicable broad law (Chapter 45 of Title 6 for public accommodations, Chapter 46 for housing, Chapter 7 of Title 19 for employment)

  • Updates non-discrimination provisions for transportation network companies, jury service, veterans cemeteries, state merit employees, public works contracts, and four professional licensing boards (Podiatry, Chiropractic, Medical Licensure, Funeral Services) to include all protected classes from the relevant broad statute

  • Clarifies that "place of public accommodation" under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law includes entities and services licensed or regulated under Title 5 (Banking)

  • Harmonizes residential landlord-tenant fair housing provisions with the Delaware Fair Housing Act by using the term "familial status" instead of references to households with children

  • Makes no substantive changes to existing protections but addresses inconsistencies where narrow laws omitted protected classes like age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity that are already covered under applicable broad statutes

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 2, Title 6, Title 9, Title 10, Title 14, Title 19, Title 20, Title 24, Title 25, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Discrimination.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/27/2025
Administration3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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