Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 198: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 198 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on July 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act amends the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law to adopt the protections of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s Section 504 (“Section 504”), and its implementing regulations as those regulations existed on January 1, 2025. This bill will help ensure that Delawareans with disabilities get broad and full protection within Delaware. The bill also adds that references to Section 504 in other parts of Delaware law or regulation will be considered a reference to the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Darius Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| DeShanna Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate