HB451

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing And Disparate Impact Liability.

Chamber Passed·6/18/26
Draft Text

Amends Delaware fair housing law to clarify discriminatory effects and disparate impact liability.

The Delaware HB451 amends Title 6 of the Delaware Code to clarify the definition of discriminatory effects and disparate impact liability in fair housing practices. It specifies that practices creating segregated housing patterns may constitute evidence of discriminatory effects. The bill also defines "less discriminatory alternative" and outlines the burdens of proof in discriminatory effect cases. It applies to various housing practices, including those using algorithms or automated decision-making systems.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 26–12 · Jun 18
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

26 Yea

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12 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

12:00 PM

Housing & Land Use

Jun 9

10:00 AM

Housing

History

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Land Use) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable

Jun 18

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 451 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Jun 18

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 451 - Passed In House by Voice Vote