Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 355
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
The purpose of this Act is to protect victims of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment from retaliatory lawsuits that arise when a victim of sexual assault discloses information regarding an act of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment.
Specifically, this Act protects assault victims from defamation lawsuits by placing a higher burden of proof on the complainant, even if the complainant is a private figure. It also entitles a prevailing defendant in a defamation lawsuit to attorneys’ fees and costs, actual damages, and punitive damages.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 18, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 14, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jul 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 9 NO 2 ABSENT - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - May 13, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits - Apr 16, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House