HB 254 Delaware House · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.

Summary
This Act changes the name of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Division of People and Culture. Renaming the division from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to People and Culture signifies a broader, more comprehensive approach to cultivating an inclusive and engaging workplace. The new designation underscores the focus on the overall employee experience, organizational culture, and people-centered initiatives. This change positions the division as a key contributor to both cultural development and organizational success.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 Signed May 21, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 5, 2026 · House Mar 10, 2026

How they voted

210
Passed
Total votes 21
May 5, 2026
D Democratic15
15 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican6
6 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 21, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors