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SB 26

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 6 co-sponsors

Delaware bill amends unemployment compensation rules; specific changes not publicly detailed; passed Senate Labor Committee favorably in April 2025.

Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 9 NO 6 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · SB 26

Legislative bill overview

SB 26 amends Delaware's unemployment compensation provisions under Title 19 of the Delaware Code. The bill has advanced through the Senate Labor Committee with favorable recommendation but specific amendments are not detailed in the public record provided, making the exact policy changes unclear from available information.

Why is this important

Unemployment compensation directly affects workers who lose jobs and the employers who fund the system through payroll taxes. Changes to eligibility, benefit amounts, duration, or contribution rates impact both individual financial security and business operating costs across Delaware.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific amendments are not publicly detailed, limiting ability to identify which stakeholder groups may object (workers, employers, or fiscal hawks)
  • Unemployment insurance involves inherent tension between adequate worker protection and sustainable employer contribution levels
  • Any changes to benefit duration or eligibility thresholds typically generate opposition from either labor advocates or business groups depending on direction

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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