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HB 179 Delaware House · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

Summary
This bill changes the definition of employer in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to exclude anyone who employs less than 25 employees in this State.
Issues: ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes small employers from mandatory participation, reducing program coverage and access to leave insurance for more workers.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes small employers from leave insurance mandate, reducing worker coverage and protections under the program.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2025 Last action Jun 10, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
District
P
Photo of Danny Short
Danny Short
RRepublican
DE
39
P
Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
P
Photo of Laura Sturgeon
Laura Sturgeon
DDemocratic
DE
4
P
Photo of Lyndon Yearick
Lyndon Yearick
RRepublican
DE
34
P
Photo of Mike Smith
Mike Smith
RRepublican
DE
22