Posts Tagged ‘House Bill 55’
Legislation Would Add Military Status as a Protected Class in Delaware
A bill introduced Thursday in the the Delaware General Assembly would add military status as a protected class in Delaware. House Bill 55 would include military status as a protected class under the state’s public accommodations, housing, insurance, education and employment laws. The measure recognizes that military members and their families can face discrimination in…
Read MoreBill Introduced Expands Definition of “Individuals Experiencing Homelessness”
State Representative Sean Lynn is sponsoring a bill that amends House Bill 55 regarding homelessness. According to the description, “This Act is the Bill of Rights for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to ensure that all individuals, regardless of housing status, have equal opportunity to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and healthful accommodations and enjoy equality of…
Read MoreDE State Senate Aproves “Gun Shop Project”
The Delaware State Senate has approved a statewide “Gun Shop Project.” House Bill 55 reaches out to gun shops regarding the role that they can play in suicide prevention. The primary purpose of the bill is to develop, create and provide suicide prevention education materials and training – to be made available for dealers and…
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