Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 273
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act prohibits employers from asking employees or potential employees about political preferences, including donations the employee makes to candidates for office or political committees. It also prohibits employers from taking any adverse action against an employee based on political affiliation or preference. The prohibition does not apply if a political affiliation or preference is a bona fide occupational qualification of the employment. It also does not apply if employer disclosure of employee contributions is required by federal or state law.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 4, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House