2023-2024 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB299: An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Libraries.

Legislative 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.

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Bill History

1/25/2024
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
3/12/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
3/26/2024
Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 5 NO 6 ABSENT
3/26/2024
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
6/12/2024
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
6/27/2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
8/29/2024
Signed by Governor

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
6/27/2024
15
Yea
6
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
3/26/2024
30
Yea
5
Nay
0
Not Voting
6
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(8/29/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/197010.0 KB