HB355

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexual Assault, Harassment, And Discrimination.

Final Passage·7/1/26

Delaware HB355, known as the "Speak Your Truth Act," amends Title 10 to protect communications about sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.

Delaware HB355, the "Speak Your Truth Act," amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to protect individuals who communicate information about incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. The bill defines "communication" as information related to such incidents. It ensures that no civil liability can be imposed on a person for a communication made without malice. The act applies to communications by individuals with a reasonable basis to file a complaint or by witnesses, regardless of whether a complaint is filed.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 20–0 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

2:00 PM

Judiciary

May 13

10:30 AM

Judiciary

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jun 18

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Passed In House by Voice Vote