Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB290: Puerto Rico Day/June 11
Status: Signed into law, June 11, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUERTO RICO DAY.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 1 of the delaware code relating to puerto rico day.
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUERTO RICO DAY. WHEREAS, Delaware has a rich and storied history of those with Puerto Rican heritage being a large part of our culture and society; and WHEREAS, Delaware has a significant Puerto Rican population, making up approximately 2.5% of the State, with an estimated 30,955 Puerto Rican residents according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; and WHEREAS, Puerto Rico, meaning "Rich Port," is an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea consisting of a main island, smaller islands, and hundreds of cays and islets, spanning approximately 8,870 square kilometers; and WHEREAS, Puerto Rico's vibrancy is rooted in more than 500 years of rich history and the blending of Indigenous Taíno, African, and Spanish cultures that continue to shape its identity today; and WHEREAS, the flag of Puerto Rico, first created in 1895, is a powerful symbol of the Island's history, culture, and identity. NOW, THEREFORE: Section 1. Amend Chapter 6, Title 1 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 611. Puerto Rico Day . June 11 is designated as "Puerto Rico Day" and will be commemorated in this State by appropriate ceremonies. SYNOPSIS This Act designates "Puerto Rico Day" as a ceremonial day …
Sponsors
- Josue Ortega (D, 3) · primary sponsor
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Richard Collins (R, 41)
- Timothy Dukes (R, 40)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Ronald Gray (R, 38)
- Debra Heffernan (D, 6)
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
- Edward Osienski (D, 24)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (SM) (May 20, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (April 16, 2026): 41 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB290?
- HB290 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Puerto Rico Day/June 11.
- What does HB290 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 1 of the delaware code relating to puerto rico day.
- What is the status of HB290?
- Signed into law as of June 11, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB290?
- Josue Ortega (D, 3), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB290?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142825
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