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Delaware House Bill 262
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paid Leave.
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Passed Senate on May 6, 2026
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Sarah McBride
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Summary
This Act clarifies that paid leave for the adoption of a child may begin at one of the following times: (1) when the child is placed for adoption with the employee; (2) when the employee initiates a petition for adoption; or (3) when the adoption process is completed.
Actions (6)
05/06/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
04/15/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
03/19/2026
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Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
03/19/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
03/11/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits
01/08/2026
House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
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Record Created
Jan 8, 2026 6:28:02 PM
Record Updated
Jun 1, 2026 11:39:34 PM