DelawareHB 55153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF MILITARY STATUS.

Sponsored By: Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Housing bias banned for military families

The law bans housing discrimination based on military status. Sellers, landlords, brokers, and lenders cannot refuse, steer, or give worse terms, services, or ads. Appraisers may use non‑protected factors, but not military status. Access to listing services and broker groups must be equal. Until December 31, 2028, landlords cannot deny rentals or charge higher rent for military status; starting December 31, 2028, this protection continues permanently. Senior‑only housing rules still apply when allowed by law. The law defines military status to include servicemembers, veterans, and dependents.

Job bias banned for military families

Employers cannot discriminate because of military status in hiring, pay, training, promotion, or firing. Retaliation is also illegal. State classified service jobs must follow the same rules. A narrow exception lets employers consider military status only when it is a true and necessary job requirement. The law defines who is covered: servicemembers, veterans, and dependents.

No insurance bias for military families

Insurance companies cannot set higher premiums, lower policy values, or worse terms because of military status. If someone files a written complaint, the Department of Insurance serves the insurer and investigates. The law defines who is covered: servicemembers, veterans, and dependents.

No public place bias for military

Places open to the public cannot deny service or access because of military status. They also cannot post signs or ads that exclude military families. The law defines who is covered: servicemembers, veterans, and dependents.

Charter school access for military families

Charter schools cannot discriminate in admissions because of military status. Families tied to the military must get the same chance to apply and enroll. The law defines who is covered: servicemembers, veterans, and dependents.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Krista Griffith
Democratic • House
Jeff Hilovsky
Republican • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Spiros Mantzavinos
Democratic • Senate
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Josue O Ortega
Democratic • House
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

HS 1 for HB 55 - Signed by Governor
7/23/2025Governor
HS 1 for HB 55 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/30/2025Senate
HS 1 for HB 55 - Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
6/24/2025Senate
HS 1 for HB 55 - Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in Senate
6/17/2025Senate
HS 1 for HB 55 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6/17/2025House
HS 1 for HB 55 - Reported Out of Committee (Veterans Affairs) in House with 7 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
5/23/2025House
Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 55
4/15/2025House
Introduced and Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in House
3/6/2025House

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3/6/2025
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