Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 179 — Family and Medical Leave Ins. Prog./Employer Def.

Last action — Labor

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

This bill changes the definition of employer in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to exclude anyone who employs less than 25 employees in this State.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Labor

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

61 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 179 do?
This bill changes the definition of employer in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to exclude anyone who employs less than 25 employees in this State.
Who sponsors HB 179?
HB 179 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 179?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 179?
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