SB 198

Delaware Senate bill in Session 153.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 10, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS.

Bill ID DE-153-SB-198
Session 153
Status enacted
Committee Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology
Senate enacted 2026-06-10
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Poore
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-07-01 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-10 Status enacted
2026-06-10 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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