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DE HB299
DE HB299An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Libraries.
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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Crossed Over
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Passed
06/27/2024
06/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/29/2024
08/29/2024
Introduced Session
152nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
This Act is the Delaware Libraries for All Act. It explicitly adds public libraries to the definition of place of public accommodation for purposes of Delawares Equal Accommodations Law. It also directs the Delaware Library Consortium to develop and adopt common policies concerning collection, development, and other topics in order to ensure equitable access and the right to read for all Delawareans.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Delaware Libraries for All Act," explicitly adds public libraries to the definition of "place of public accommodation" for the purposes of Delaware's Equal Accommodations Law. It also directs the Delaware Library Consortium to develop and adopt common policies on collection development and other topics to ensure equitable access and the right to read for all Delawareans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Paul Baumbach (D)*,
Valerie Longhurst (D)*,
Cyndie Romer (D)*,
Nnamdi Chukwuocha (D),
Debra Heffernan (D),
Kyra Hoffner (D),
Tizzy Lockman (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Marie Pinkney (D),
Laura Sturgeon (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 08/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=140900 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=140900&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB299 |
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