Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 179: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 179 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Lyndon Yearick (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): Not Enough Signatures to Release.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This bill changes the definition of employer in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to exclude anyone who employs less than 25 employees in this State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Yearick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Not Enough Signatures to Release
- Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House