SB198

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Equal Accommodations

Final Passage·5/21/26
Draft Text

SB198 amends Delaware's Equal Accommodations Law to ensure continued protections for persons with disabilities.

SB198 amends Title 6 of the Delaware Code to clarify and strengthen protections for persons with disabilities in places of public accommodation. It ensures that state law aligns with federal requirements and interprets the term "section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act" to mean the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law. The bill emphasizes that state law must provide at least the same rights and requirements as federal law, and prohibits discrimination based on disability under federal regulations as they stood on January 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–0 · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 PM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Jan 28

4:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

May 21

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

Mar 24

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

Mar 17

House

Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House