Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 198
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act amends the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law to adopt the protections of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s Section 504 (“Section 504”), and its implementing regulations as those regulations existed on January 1, 2025. This bill will help ensure that Delawareans with disabilities get broad and full protection within Delaware. The bill also adds that references to Section 504 in other parts of Delaware law or regulation will be considered a reference to the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 12, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 21, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits - Mar 17, 2026 · House
Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits - Jul 1, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate