Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HB 209 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 29 AND 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION RIGHTS.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act protects the rights of individuals who do not receive COVID-19 vaccinations. This will prohibit the state, schools, political subdivisions, and certain recipients of state funds from denying access or services to such persons.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes protections for individuals who choose not to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, prohibiting certain entities from requiring vaccination for access to services.

  • 29 Del. C. § 5126

    (a) Notwithstanding any State of Emergency declared or extended by the Governor, a state agency, political subdivision of the state, school district, charter school, or any person that is the annual recipient of $10,000,000 or more from the state, may not require an individual to undergo medical vaccination against COVID-19 or prove that the individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19, to access an area of service that is open to the public.

    This provision prevents certain entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for access to public services.

  • 29 Del. C. § 5126

    (b) Notwithstanding any disaster emergency declared or extended by the Governor of this State, a state agency, political subdivision of the state, school district, charter school, or any person that is the annual recipient of $10,000,000 or more from the state, may not adopt or issue a regulation, ordinance, law, order, or similar policy that requires an individual to undergo medical vaccination against COVID-19, or prove that the individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19, to exercise a lawful right or receive a benefit or service that is available to the public.

    This provision extends the prohibition on requiring COVID-19 vaccinations to also include regulations and policies.

  • 29 Del. C. § 5125

    (4) that no individual should be required or coerced into having a vaccine injected or otherwise introduced into their body.

    This amendment emphasizes the principle that individuals should not be forced to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (54)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 209 do?
This Act protects the rights of individuals who do not receive COVID-19 vaccinations. This will prohibit the state, schools, political subdivisions, and certain recipients of state funds from denying access or services to such persons.
Who sponsors HB 209?
HB 209 is sponsored by Richard G. Collins (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), and Ruth Briggs King.
What is the current status of HB 209?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). 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 209?
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