HB 299 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DELAWARE LIBRARIES.
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Summary
This Act is the Delaware Libraries for All Act. It explicitly adds “public libraries” to the definition of “place of public accommodation” for purposes of Delaware’s Equal Accommodations Law. It also directs the Delaware Library Consortium to develop and adopt common policies concerning collection, development, and other topics in order to ensure equitable access and the right to read for all Delawareans.
Sponsors (9)
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Valerie Longhurst · primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Peter C. Schwartzkopf · primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 25, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House · lower
- Mar 12, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Mar 26, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 5 NO 6 ABSENT · lower
- Mar 26, 2024 Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 12, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 27, 2024 Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO · upper
- Aug 29, 2024 Signed by Governor · executive
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