Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 115: AN ACT TO AMEND THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON WEIGHT, HEIGHT, OR BODY SIZE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 115 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON WEIGHT, HEIGHT, OR BODY SIZE. Primary sponsor: Sophie Phillips (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Motion to Release Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act prohibits discrimination based on weight, height, or body size in transportation, public accommodation, housing, commerce and trade, employment, jury selection, education, and public administration. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Rae Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Release Failed
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House