SS 2 for SB 100 – Right to Marry Bill Passes in State Senate
June 10, 2025/
Legislation sponsored by District 6 Senator Russ Huxtable has passed in the State Senate. SS2 for SB 100 is a proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution to the right to marry — including race, color, national origin, and sex. This legislation must be passed with a two thirds vote by consecutive General Assemblies, but does not require the Governor’s signature. The Senate vote was 16 to 5 to pass SB 100 which now heads to the State House for consideration.
Additional information from the Senate Majority Caucus:
In celebration of Pride Month, the Delaware State Senate passed the first leg of a constitutional amendment protecting marriage equality here in the First State.
“I am proud to represent a district that has long been revered as a leading destination for the LGBTQ+ community. Even before our state formally legalized marriage equality, Delaware’s welcoming reputation is why it became a safe place for countless families to call home,” said Sen. Huxtable. “Like so many of my fellow Delawareans, my marriage is one of the most important things to me. It is only right that we fight to preserve this right for all our neighbors — no matter what.”
Marriage equality was first made legal in the Delaware Code back in 2013 but has not been adopted into the state’s constitution. As of now, only three states — Nevada, California, and Michigan — have enshrined marriage equality into their state constitutions.
“Today is a proud day. We just took the first step on the path towards the constitutional recognition and protection of all marriages in the state of Delaware,” said Rep. Snyder-Hall. “Many, many people have organized and worked tirelessly to get us to this day. And I am proud to be a part of that movement.”