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DelawareHB 355153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION.

Sponsored By: Eric Morrison (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Lawsuit protection for misconduct victims and witnesses

Delaware law protects victims and witnesses from civil lawsuits over qualifying statements about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. Covered incidents include sexual offenses, workplace sexual harassment, and housing discrimination involving sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. Victims must have a reasonable basis to file a complaint, but do not need to file one. Witnesses qualify even without a reasonable basis to file a complaint. Protection excludes statements made knowing they are false or with reckless disregard for the truth. Defendants who win related lawsuits are entitled to attorney fees, costs, actual damages, punitive damages, and other legally allowed relief.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie T. Bolden

    Democratic • House

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 50 • No: 9

Senate vote • 7/1/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 0

House vote • 6/18/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 30 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/14/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    7/1/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/24/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

    6/18/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 9 NO 2 ABSENT

    6/18/2026House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/18/2026House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    5/13/2026House

  8. Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    4/16/2026House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

    4/9/2026House

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