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DE HB55

Bill

Status

Passed

7/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nnamdi Chukwuocha

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "military status" as a protected class under Delaware's anti-discrimination laws covering public accommodations, housing, insurance, charter school admissions, employment, and state civil service

  • Defines "military status" to include active members of the uniformed forces and reserve components, veterans, and dependents of servicemembers (as defined by federal statutes)

  • Prohibits employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and training programs from discriminating in hiring, compensation, terms of employment, or membership based on military status

  • Bans housing discrimination against individuals with military status in sales, rentals, real estate transactions, brokerage services, and mortgage lending

  • Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating in policy values, premiums, or advertising based on an individual's military status

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibited Discrimination On The Basis Of Military Status.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs6/17/2025
Veterans Affairs4/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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