Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 273: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 273 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Eric Morrison (Democratic), Dan Cruce (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Amendment HA 2 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill.
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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 employers from asking employees or potential employees about political preferences, including donations the employee makes to candidates for office or political committees. It also prohibits employers from taking any adverse action against an employee based on political affiliation or preference. The prohibition does not apply if a political affiliation or preference is a bona fide occupational qualification of the employment. It also does not apply if employer disclosure of employee contributions is required by federal or state law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Morrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Sophie Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 4 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Labor Committee in House