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HB 273 Reported from Committee

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.

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In Committee
Floor
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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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Last action
Jun 4, 2026 — Amendment HA 2 to HB 273 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon D
Session
153
Momentum
58 · Moderate