Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 262
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PAID LEAVE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Sean M. Lynn (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Sarah McBride
- Debra Heffernan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies that paid leave for the adoption of a child may begin at one of the following times: (1) when the child is placed for adoption with the employee; (2) when the employee initiates a petition for adoption; or (3) when the adoption process is completed.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 19, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits - Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House