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Lawmakers Underscore Direct Seller Independence at DSA Legal + Regulatory Conference

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Federal and State Officials Highlight Growing Momentum Behind Policies That Protect Independent Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Direct Selling Association (DSA) convened its annual Legal + Regulatory Conference last week, bringing together bipartisan lawmakers, senior White House staff, and leading legal experts for discussions on the mounting federal and state pressures on independent work during this year’s conference.
Karalee Geiss of the White House Office of Public Liaison joined a slate of national and state leaders who met with executives from DSA member companies to discuss the administration’s focus on the modern labor landscape and the growing relevance of direct selling in today’s economy.
Karalee Geiss of the White House Office of Public Liaison joined a slate of national and state leaders who met with executives from DSA member companies.

“The legislators who joined us at the DSA Legal + Regulatory Conference – whether they sit on the Direct Selling Caucus, serve on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, or support H.R. 3495 – were unified on one point: direct sellers know exactly why they choose this channel,”

said Dave Grimaldi, CEO, DSA.

“The misconception among some lawmakers that direct sellers don’t understand what they’re ‘missing’ as employees simply doesn’t reflect these workers’ experience.

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A Call to Action From the CEO of the Direct Selling Association

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OPINION | By Dave Grimaldi, CEO, Direct Selling Association
Delaware’s Direct Sellers Deserve Better
Delaware House Bill 162 unsurprisingly passed the House last week—but the real fight lies ahead in the Senate. As it moves forward, it’s vital that lawmakers hear directly from those who stand to lose the most: Delaware’s direct sellers.
That’s why I’m calling on every direct selling company with a presence in the state to act now: identify and prepare your Delaware-based sellers. We need their voices—in Dover, in their communities, and in their legislators’ inboxes.
Every company can engage:

Send the campaign link—WeAreDirectSelling.com/Delaware—to your Delaware-based field members so they can send letters to state senators with just one click. Just as importantly, encourage them to involve their families, neighbors, business contacts, and local organizations. This multiplier effect is everything.
Internally gather and prepare data on your Delaware-based distributors so that, when a coordinated in-person day of action is announced, your company is ready to support participation and ensure a strong presence at Legislative Hall.
Nominate a top Delaware distributor to serve as a visible voice in this fight. These individuals can input their information directly on the campaign site and may be called upon for future testimony, outreach, or events.

Any of these actions will help

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Important Update from the DSA re HB 162

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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

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DSA Advocacy Alert, Delaware HB 162: The Time to Act Is Now

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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

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URGENT: Anti- Direct Sales Bill (HB 162) in Delaware Threatens Network Marketing Across USA. Take Action NOW

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Normally we would not post a message like this, especially not on Father’s Day Sunday! But Network Marketing is under serious attack right now in the state legislature of Delaware, USA … and what if YOUR STATE is next?
🚨 Don’t wait — your voice is needed TODAY.
A dangerous new bill, Delaware House Bill 162 (HB 162), is set to hit the floor this Tuesday, June 17 — and it could seriously affect the entire Network Marketing and Direct Selling profession. If passed, it could unfortunately become a blueprint for similar legislation across the United States.
Even if you don’t live in Delaware, your state could be next.

⚠️ What’s Happening? And Why?
Delaware lawmakers are advancing HB 162 — a bill the Direct Selling Association (DSA) has called “impractical, unnecessary, and unlike any imposed elsewhere in the United States.” If passed, it could severely affect how you operate your network marketing business and the ability of independent distributors to earn income on their own terms.
This impacts ALL of us – distributors, company owners, company executives, customers, suppliers, advocates and future entrepreneurs.
🛑 Take Action Before It’s Too Late
You must act by Monday June 16 — ideally before 12 NOON ET — just hours before the vote. Whether

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