Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB355: Victims of Sexual Assault/Protect/Retaliatory Lawsuits
Status: Signed into law, September 14, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 10 of the delaware code relating to sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.
From the introduced text, April 9, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION. Section 1. Amend Chapter 81, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination. (a) For purposes of this section, "communication" means information related to an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination experienced by the individual making the communication. An incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination includes any of the following: (1) A sexual offense as defined in § 761 of Title 11. (2) An act that would constitute sexual harassment under § 711A of Title 19. (3) A discriminatory housing practice as defined by § 4602 of Title 6 that involves sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. (b) No cause of action exists, and no civil liability may be imposed, on a person for a communication made without malice regarding a complaint of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. For purposes of this subsection, "malice" means that the communication is made with knowledge that it is false or with reckless disregard for the truth. (c) This section applies to any communication by a person who has a reasonable basis to file a complaint of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination, whether the person files a complaint …
Sponsors
- Eric Morrison (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Sophie Phillips (D, 18)
- Nicole Poore (D, 12)
- Stephanie Bolden (D, 2)
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
- Frank Burns (D, 21)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Krista Griffith (D, 12)
- Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 30 YES 9 NO 2 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 355 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 18, 2026): 30 yea, 9 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB355?
- HB355 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Victims of Sexual Assault/Protect/Retaliatory Lawsuits.
- What does HB355 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 10 of the delaware code relating to sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.
- What is the status of HB355?
- Signed into law as of September 14, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB355?
- Eric Morrison (D, 27), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB355?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143048
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