AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Cyndie Romer and 1 co-sponsor

SB 360 would change Delaware’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance to alter eligibility, benefits, and funding for wage-replaced leave.

Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

Summary of SB 360 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

SB 360 proposes amendments to Title 19 of the Delaware Code related to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FMLI). The bill aims to modify and potentially expand aspects of the existing program to support employees taking leave for family or medical reasons.

Key provisions and changes (as introduced)

The bill is focused on changes to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, which in Delaware is designed to provide wage replacement benefits to eligible workers who take approved leave for family caregiving, medical reasons, or related circumstances.

While the exact text of SB 360’s provisions is not provided here, typical amendments in this area can include:

Eligibility criteria (who qualifies to receive benefits and under what conditions)
Benefit amounts and calculation methods (how much wage replacement is provided)
Funding mechanisms (how the program is financed, including employer and/or employee contributions or state funding)
Duration of benefits (maximum weeks of leave or benefits available per year)
Interaction with other leave laws (e.g., federal FMLA, state leave policies)
Administrative procedures (application processes, notice requirements, and appeals)
Protections for workers and employers (enforcement, penalties for non-compliance, and anti-retaliation provisions)

The exact specificity (dollar amounts, percentages, duration, contribution rates) would be defined in the enacted text of the bill.

Who would be affected

Employees: Those eligible for FMLI benefits could see changes to eligibility, benefit levels, or duration.

Employers: Employers would be affected by any revised contribution requirements, reporting, and compliance obligations, as well as potential changes to how they administer or coordinate with the FMLI program.

State administration: The Delaware Department of Labor or relevant state agencies responsible for administering FMLI would implement any new rules, application processes, and oversight.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and assigned to the Senate Executive Committee on June 30, 2026.

Next steps: The Executive Committee will review, potentially amend, and vote on whether to advance SB 360 to the full Senate for consideration. If approved, it would move to the House (and possibly a conference or gubernatorial action) per Delaware’s legislative process.

Sponsorship: Primary sponsor and co-sponsors include:

Co-sponsor: Cyndie Romer
Co-sponsor: Bryan Townsend

Notes for readers

Details such as precise eligibility criteria, benefit formulas, funding structure, and effective dates will be defined in the bill’s enacted text and any subsequent committee amendments.

For a complete understanding, readers should review the latest version of the bill text, fiscal notes, and committee reports as they become available.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific sections once the full bill language is published (e.g., emphasis on funding) or compare SB 360 to current FMLI provisions in Delaware.