DSA Advocacy Alert, Delaware HB 162: The Time to Act Is Now
From Direct Selling Association’s (DSA) Advocacy Advisory Alert:
Delaware Legislature to Take Action on Anti-Direct Selling Bill Tuesday Afternoon
Dear Network Marketing Professional,
I’m reaching out personally to share an urgent development that affects the entire direct selling community—DSA members and non-members alike.
This is no longer a threat: this is now real and moving forward.
On Tuesday, June 17, the Delaware House will vote on HB 162, a bill that poses an unprecedented threat to our business model. While DSA’s advocacy efforts have helped remove some of the most extreme provisions, the bill still contains harmful mandates that would burden even the most ethical companies.
Please review the alert below and take action immediately. We must mobilize our community in Delaware—and across the country—before it’s too late.
With appreciation,
Dave Grimaldi
President
Direct Selling Association (DSA)
The Time to Act is Now
Delaware HB 162 would impose costly, unworkable restrictions on direct selling—affecting even the most compliant companies—and could set a dangerous precedent for other states to follow.
The Threat
- Unprecedented disclosure mandates not found anywhere else in the U.S.
- A three-month right of rescission—ten times the national standard
- A 90% inventory buyback with no time limit
- Applies to all companies regardless of size or history
- Fails to acknowledge existing industry self-regulation
This is not about bad actors—it’s a direct assault on legitimate businesses and entrepreneurs.
Immediate Action Required
- Contact Your Delaware Salesforce Today
Encourage them to submit opposition through our grassroots portals—it takes less than 1 minute:
Help Coordinate Testimony in Dover
We are organizing in-person public comments. Most parts of Delaware are a short drive from Dover. If your Delaware-based distributors are willing to speak, have them register here or contact Brad Reichard at [email protected].
Why HB 162 Is So Dangerous
- No Exemption for Low-Cost Businesses – Applies regardless of startup costs
- Unworkable Written Disclosures – Particularly damaging for digital marketing
- Unprecedented 3-Month Rescission – Delaware already offers a 3-day window
- Unlimited 90% Buyback – Most companies already offer 12-month terms; this removes limits entirely
Let’s be clear: This bill threatens thousands of ethical entrepreneurs—especially women and working families—who rely on direct selling to earn income on their terms.
Contact your team. Coordinate testimony. Protect our channel.
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Read: URGENT HB 162 in Delaware Threatens Network Marketing Across USA
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