2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB119: An Act To Amend Titles 9, 14, And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Libraries.

Legislative Summary

This Act establishes the following principles in regards to public library material: (1) Library material is provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all persons the library serves; (2) Library material should not be excluded, removed, or prohibited from a catalogue because of the origin, background, or views of a persons who created the material; (3) Material should not be excluded, removed, or prohibited from a library because of partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval.

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Bill History

4/15/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/7/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits
5/20/2025
Amendment HA 1 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 2 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 3 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 4 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 5 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 6 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 7 to HB 119 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 1 to HB 119 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 2 to HB 119 - Defeated In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 3 to HB 119 - Defeated In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 4 to HB 119 - Stricken in House
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 5 to HB 119 - Stricken in House
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 6 to HB 119 - Defeated In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 7 to HB 119 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Amendment HA 8 to HB 119 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/22/2025
Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 10 NO 4 ABSENT
5/22/2025
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading
5/22/2025
27
Yea
10
Nay
0
Not Voting
4
Absent
Result: PASSED