6 Del. C. ch. 25E § 2503E
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For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Contractor” means a party to a federal government contract other than the federal government. (2) “Court” means any court or administrative agency of the State, or a subdivision thereof, whether or not a court or administrative agency of record. (3) “Covered insurance policy” means a policy for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, or motor vehicle insurance that a federal worker enters into before the date on which a shutdown begins and is in effect during a shutdown. (4) “Covered period” means the period beginning on the date on which a shutdown begins and ending on the date that is 30 days after the date on which that shutdown ends. (5) “Federal government agency” means each authority of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the government of the United States. (6) “Federal worker” means an employee of a federal government agency who resides in the State and includes an employee of a contractor. (7) “Judgment” means any judgment, decree, order, or ruling, final or temporary. (8) “Shutdown” means any period in which there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal government agency as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.
Section 2503E of Delaware's Chapter 25E establishes the key definitions that govern the entire chapter's protections during federal government shutdowns. It identifies who qualifies as a 'federal worker' (including contractor employees residing in Delaware), what counts as a 'covered period' (the shutdown itself plus 30 days after it ends), and which insurance policies and legal proceedings fall within the chapter's scope. These definitions set the boundaries for all rights and obligations described elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 2503E is a definitions section rather than a direct operational rule, landlords and property managers in Delaware should understand that 'federal worker' under this chapter includes not just direct federal employees but also contractor employees who reside in the state. The 'covered period' extends 30 days beyond the end of a shutdown, meaning any chapter protections tied to these definitions may apply longer than the shutdown itself. Operators whose tenants may qualify as federal workers should be familiar with these definitions as a foundation for understanding the chapter's broader requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2503E defines who is protected under Delaware's federal-shutdown chapter, and tenants who are federal employees or contractor employees residing in Delaware may qualify as 'federal workers' under this provision. The 'covered period' definition is particularly significant because protections can extend up to 30 days after a shutdown concludes, not just during the shutdown itself. Tenants who believe they may fall within these definitions can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how the broader chapter's protections might apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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