Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2 — AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO EQUAL PROTECTION.

Last action — Stricken in House

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

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal protection. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment based on discrimination to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values. Currently, while the federal and many state constitutions afford equal protection, Delaware’s constitution fails to do so.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Stricken in House

  2. Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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18 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 30 not signed on

Sponsors (18)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (30)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2 do?
This Act is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution to provide for equal protection. This amendment would advance human dignity and equality for all under the Delaware Constitution, and would correct a constitutional shortcoming. It subjects unequal treatment based on discrimination to strict scrutiny, and enables courts in Delaware to establish jurisprudence concerning equal rights violations under State law reflecting Delaware values. Currently, while the federal and many state constitutions afford equal protection, Delaware’s constitution fails to do so.
Who sponsors HB 2?
HB 2 is sponsored by Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Michael Mulrooney, John L. Mitchell, John A. Kowalko, Earl G. Jaques Jr., David Bentz, Paul S. Baumbach, Harris B. McDowell, Robert Marshall, Gregory F. Lavelle, Joseph E. Miro, Charles Potter Jr., Melanie George Smith, Helene M. Keeley, Deborah Hudson, Ruth Briggs King, Andria L. Bennett, Ernesto B Lopez, Margaret Rose Henry, Catherine Cloutier, and Valerie Longhurst.
What is the current status of HB 2?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2?
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