Delaware House Bill 262
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paid Leave.
Active
Passed Senate on May 6, 2026
Sponsors
25 Sponsors
Sarah McBride
First Action
Jan 8, 2026
Latest Action
May 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
262
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sarah McBride
grade
Primary
checkPassed on March 19, 2026
Motion Text
SM
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
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Other
Yes
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Other
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Other
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Yes
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.
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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
Senate
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
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Jan 8, 2026 6:28:02 PM
Record Updated
Jun 1, 2026 11:39:34 PM