HB 219 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DIWALI DAY.
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Summary
This bill designates Diwali Day as a ceremonial day in Delaware to be commemorated appropriately each year. The designation recognizes Diwali as a day of cultural and religious significance in the state. The bill amends Title 1 of the Delaware Code to include Diwali Day among recognized ceremonial days. Diwali's date changes each year according to the lunar calendar. The designation provides official state recognition of Diwali as an important cultural observance.
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Official abstract
This Act designates "Diwali Day" as a ceremonial day to be commemorated appropriately annually in Delaware.
Sponsors (25)
- Sophie Phillips Democratic · primary
- Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Bryan W. Shupe Republican · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jun 17, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House · lower
- Mar 18, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Mar 26, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT · lower
- Mar 26, 2026 Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · upper
- May 19, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
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