Deleware Gay rights bill heads to full state Senate

The state Senate next week will debate a bill adding sexual orientation to Delaware’s anti-discrimination laws.

Newark-area Democrat David Sokola says he’s grateful Senate leaders let him offer his own version of the bill.Audio Here

During the past 10 years, similar bills have reached the Senate only to die in committee or as the result of a so-called “desk-drawer veto”, but Senate Insurance Committee members Wednesday voted 5-0 to send Sokola’s measure, which has the support of Governor Markell and key House leaders, to the full Senate.

Sokola says he expects spirited opposition from the bill’s opponents, but is confident the measure will pass. See Gay rights bill heads to full state Senate

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