Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SCR 171: DESIGNATING APRIL 19 - 25, 2026, AS “DELAWARE LIBRARY WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates April 19-25, 2026, as "Delaware Library Week" in the State of Delaware and thanks librarians and library workers for their contributions to our state's education, culture, and quality of life.

Ed Osienski (D) Dave Wilson (R) Frank Cooke (D) Bryan Shupe (R) Dave Sokola (D)

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SCR 169: DESIGNATING APRIL 2026 AS THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child" in the State of Delaware and encourages the Governor to illuminate key landmarks in purple during the month of April in honor of Delaware’s military-connected children.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2026

HCR 115: RECOGNIZING THE SECOND ANNUAL DELAWARE TOGETHER DAY AND REAFFIRMING THIS STATEWIDE OBSERVANCE THAT PROMOTES UNITY, INCLUSION, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the second annual Delaware Together Day and reaffirms Celebrate Delaware Together Day as a statewide observance that promotes unity, inclusion, and community collaboration across Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2026

HCR 111: RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO EXPAND RECOVERY-SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of recovery-friendly workplaces and the positive impact they have on individuals, families, employers, and communities across Delaware. It also encourages continued collaboration among employers, community organizations, and public partners to expand awareness and adoption of recovery-supportive workplace practices throughout the State.

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2026

HCR 114: DESIGNATING APRIL 2026 AS “ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2026 as “Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SCR 168: RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS “LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates April 2026 as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government entities by formally recognizing this specific time period for public awareness regarding limb loss and limb difference. The primary mechanism is a concurrent resolution that establishes the official name for the month but does not create new laws or require specific actions from individuals or businesses. As a symbolic measure, the bill focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing concrete policy changes or regulations.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SCR 165: RECOGNIZING APRIL 11 THROUGH 17, 2026, AS "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD" IN DELAWARE.

This bill designates the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Week of the Young Child" throughout the state of Delaware. The primary effect is to officially recognize this specific time period to highlight the importance of young children, with no changes to laws or funding. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House without requiring a formal vote count. As a symbolic resolution, it does not alter existing policies or impose new obligations on any individuals or organizations.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 194: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTIONS.

This Act establishes worker protections for employees who work in a warehouse distribution center. This Act requires employers to provide each employee with a written description of any quota the employee may be subject to during their scope of employment. This Act prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to meet a quota that would prevent the employee from being able to have meal and rest periods as required by Department of Labor standards. Adverse action may not be taken against an employee by an employer for failure to meet a quota that does not allow for meal and rest periods. The Act permits an employee to request a written description when they believe a quota prohibited them from receiving appropriate meal or rest periods. Any discriminatory or retaliatory action taken against an employee within 90 days of the employee making a written request or complaint creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation by the employer. The Act establishes the Secretary of Labor’s authority to enforce and pass regulations to effectuate this Act, including remedies and relief available to the Department of Labor.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Delaware · House Apr 15, 2026

HCR 112: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS THE ANNUAL “NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates April 2026 as "National Fair Housing Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government officials and encourages public awareness of fair housing issues during that month. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition rather than creating new laws or regulations. No changes to existing policies or funding are included in this measure.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 277: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS.

This Act establishes comprehensive protections and reasonable accommodations for pregnant and parenting students in all Delaware schools receiving state approval and financial assistance. This Act provides the following protections: 1. Mandatory excused absences: Schools must excuse absences for labor, delivery, prenatal and postnatal appointments, and up to 5 days for pregnancy related illness. It also mandates 6 weeks of excused leave following childbirth. It provides coverage for absences related to a child’s illness or legal proceedings involving the child. 2. Physical and environmental accommodations: The Act requires school to provide private and secure lactation rooms as well as physical modifications to learning environments like increased desk sizes, access to elevators or modified transportation schedules. 3. Academic flexibilities: Students are entitled to schedule modifications, including altered course sequences, remote learning options, extensions of time, or rescheduling of examinations. 4. Academic protections: A student may not incur an academic penalty for utilizing these accommodations. Following an absence, the school must allow the student to make up work in a timeframe at least equal to the duration of the absence and the same options make up the work that are provided to other students with standard illnesses 5. Documentation and privacy: Schools are generally prohibited from requiring medical documentation to excuse absences or grant accommodations except where explicitly noted.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 251: ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNBORN CHILDREN.

Like Senate Bill No. 251, this Act protects the life of the unborn child at a time when the potential for the child to survive outside the womb increases, especially with the advancement of medical procedures. Specifically, this Act repeals the current sections of the Delaware Code relating to termination of human pregnancy and enacts The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 251 differs from Senate Bill No. 251 as follows: • The definitions section is moved to § 1790A of Title 24 and the legislative findings section is moved to § 1790 of Title 24. • Revises the definition of “nonviable” by clarifying that “nonviable” means the condition will result in the death of the unborn child upon birth or shortly thereafter and that “nonviable” does not include conditions with which the child may survive outside of the uterus with medical treatment. • The prevention of the mother’s death is the only exception to performing an abortion without determining the probably post-fertilization age of a fetus in a medical emergency or to performing an abortion of an unborn child capable of feeling pain. Under SB 251, there were also exceptions in both situations if the abortion is necessary to avert a serious health risk to the unborn child’s mother. • Makes corresponding changes to the definitions for Subchapter IX of Chapter 17 of Title 24. • Changes the due date for the first report required under § 1794A of Title 24 from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027. • Removes the severability provision because § 308 of Title 1 makes any provision in the Code severable, so that the invalidity of a provision does not affect provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provisions. This Act also makes corresponding changes to § 1702 of Title 24, technical corrections to SB 251, and technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

failed · Delaware · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 316: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULTS ON STATE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS.

This Act clarifies that the existing law, which makes it a Class D felony when a person intentionally causes physical injury to any state employee or officer, when that employee or officer is discharging or attempting to discharge a duty of employment or office, applies to elected officials. This Act provides that it is a Class D felony when the assault of the state employee or officer is related to the person’s official position, whether or not the person assaulted is on or off duty at the time. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill results