Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 219
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DIWALI DAY.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Sophie Phillips (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act designates "Diwali Day" as a ceremonial day to be commemorated appropriately annually in Delaware.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 26, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 24, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 19, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate - Mar 26, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 17, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House