HB 5

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
  • Introduced in House May 16, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights.

Abstract

This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal rights. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment arising from historical bias to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values.

Bill Sponsors (32)

Votes


Jun 13, 2017

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Jun 13, 2017

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 5 - Defeated In House by Voice Vote

House

Defeated By House. Votes: 24 YES 9 NO 7 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT

Jun 07, 2017

House

Reported Out of Committee (House Administration) in House with 5 Favorable

  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Committee-Passage
House Administration

May 16, 2017

House

Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
House Administration

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