Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SA 1 to HB 75 —

Last action — Stricken

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This amendment outlines legal processes for victims of sexual abuse involving minors and their alleged abusers' employers.

The amendment defines key terms, establishes damage recovery processes against employers of alleged abusers, waives state immunity, and sets evidentiary standards for civil cases of sexual abuse. It also aims to correct technical legal inconsistencies.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families affected by sexual abuse may have clearer legal options and definitions when seeking justice.

Summary

This Amendment does all of the following: (1) Provides definitions of terms used throughout this Act, including a definition of “person” for use when describing the employer of the victim’s alleged abuser. (2) Provides requirements for obtaining damages from a person that employed the victim’s alleged abuser, or had some degree of responsibility and control over the victim’s alleged abuser. (3) Specifically waives the sovereign immunity of this State or a county or other political subdivision of this State, including a school district. (4) Provides that the victim’s alleged abuser and a person that employed the victim’s alleged abuser and owed a duty of care to the victim, or had some degree of responsibility and control over an activity which the victim and the victim’s alleged abuser were engaged in, are not joint tortfeasors. (5) Establishes limits on the damages that may be recovered by the victim. (6) Establishes evidentiary criteria for a civil cause of action for sexual abuse of a minor by an adult when the adult is deceased or not sufficiently competent to participate in the defense of the sexual abuse allegations. (7) Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual, including by making words that are plural into words that are singular as § 304 of Title 1 provides that the singular includes the plural.

Bill Text

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Action History

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SA 1 to HB 75 do?
This Amendment does all of the following: (1) Provides definitions of terms used throughout this Act, including a definition of “person” for use when describing the employer of the victim’s alleged abuser. (2) Provides requirements for obtaining damages from a person that employed the victim’s alleged abuser, or had some degree of responsibility and control over the victim’s alleged abuser. (3) Specifically waives the sovereign immunity of this State or a county or other political subdivision of this State, including a school district. (4) Provides that the victim’s alleged abuser and a person that employed the victim’s alleged abuser and owed a duty of care to the victim, or had some degree of responsibility and control over an activity which the victim and the victim’s alleged abuser were engaged in, are not joint tortfeasors. (5) Establishes limits on the damages that may be recovered by the victim. (6) Establishes evidentiary criteria for a civil cause of action for sexual abuse of a minor by an adult when the adult is deceased or not sufficiently competent to participate in the defense of the sexual abuse allegations. (7) Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual, including by making words that are plural into words that are singular as § 304 of Title 1 provides that the singular includes the plural.
Who sponsors SA 1 to HB 75?
SA 1 to HB 75 is sponsored by David P. Sokola (Democratic).
What is the current status of SA 1 to HB 75?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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