HB 299

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
  • Introduced in House Mar 26, 2024
  • Passed House Mar 26, 2024
  • Passed Senate Jun 27, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Aug 29, 2024

An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Libraries.

Abstract

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.

Bill Sponsors (9)

Votes


Jun 27, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Actions


Aug 29, 2024

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 27, 2024

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

Jun 12, 2024

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Elections & Government Affairs

Mar 26, 2024

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Elections & Government Affairs

House

Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 5 NO 6 ABSENT

Mar 12, 2024

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Jan 25, 2024

House

Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

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