Important Update From the DSA: HB 162

  • June 18, 2025
  • Press Release
Dave Grimaldi - CEO, Direct Selling Association (DSA)

Direct Selling Association CEO Dave Grimaldi shared an important update on Tuesday evening June 17th live from the Delaware Legislative Hall regarding HB 162.

Read on for his detailed email update below.

Background Information:

  • To view information about HB 162 (published 6/15), please read this DSA Advocacy Alert
  • To find out more about what this means to YOU personally—as a network marketing / direct selling / home-based business professional—and actions you can take, please read this article (published 6/15):

I want to make sure you’re aware of a serious development in Delaware that threatens the direct selling channel.

While you did not receive the initial message that was sent out to DSA members earlier today, I want to share the urgent update below: HB 162 has just passed the Delaware House of Representatives.

This bill would impose unworkable restrictions on even the most ethical direct selling companies and set a dangerous precedent for other states.

We are inviting all companies—whether or not you are currently a DSA member—to join us in this fight.

Please take a moment to watch the video message I recorded moments ago, and consider how you can activate your Delaware-based distributors to help defeat this bill in the Senate. Please respond to this message with questions.

Thank you for your attention—and for your continued commitment to the millions of entrepreneurs who power this channel.

Warm regards,

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Begin forwarded message:

From: DSA Advocacy Advisory
Subject: DSA Advocacy Alert: Delaware House Passes HB 162 — Here’s What We Must Do Now
Date: June 17, 2025 at 7:44:41 PM EDT
To: DSA Membership

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – Part II

The Fight Moves to the Senate

 

DE HB 162 passed—but it’s not over. Now Delaware’s direct sellers must be heard.

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A little more than an hour ago, the Delaware House passed HB 162 by a vote of 27–11.

As you read earlier today, DSA saw this coming: having delivered a forceful, well-articulated argument against this dangerous and precedent-setting legislation, we are prepared for what’s next.

The bill now moves to the Senate—and that’s where we must stop it. Now we need Delaware’s direct sellers to stand up and speak out.

This legislation directly impacts their freedom to earn, their right to choose, and their ability to build flexible, independent businesses. Their voices are powerful—and they are the ones lawmakers need to hear next.

This is where the battle turns personal.

DSA is organizing a direct seller-led response in Delaware—entrepreneurs who will speak to legislators, share their stories, and reject the false premise that they are victims who need saving.

Distribute this link to your Delaware-based distributors and ask them to join the fight:

SHARE THIS LINK WITH DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS

Please act now.

The stronger our volunteer base, the stronger our defense in the Senate.

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