Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 326 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO IMPROVING LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OR DISABILITIES.

Last action — Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires certain State programs to provide semi-annual reports to the General Assembly about compliance with federal and State law and regulations that require meaningful access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency and effective communication for individuals with disabilities. This Act also requires that the Office of the Manufactured Housing Ombudsperson and the Department of Justice provide special language and communication assistance support for individuals with limited English proficiency or disabilities to understand and better participate in matters related to residential leases and evictions and home purchases and foreclosures.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

  2. Amendment SA 2 to SB 326 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  3. Amendment SA 1 to SB 326 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  4. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

  5. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (60)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 326 do?
This Act requires certain State programs to provide semi-annual reports to the General Assembly about compliance with federal and State law and regulations that require meaningful access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency and effective communication for individuals with disabilities. This Act also requires that the Office of the Manufactured Housing Ombudsperson and the Department of Justice provide special language and communication assistance support for individuals with limited English proficiency or disabilities to understand and better participate in matters related to residential leases and evictions and home purchases and foreclosures.
Who sponsors SB 326?
SB 326 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic) and Kimberly Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 326?
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 SB 326?
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