Despite some fierce public opposition to the bill nationwide, it easily passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law.

Delaware lawmakers are expected to vote as soon as next week to overhaul the state's corporate law to protect its business-friendly reputation, but opponents have called the bill a giveaway to billionaires.

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer swiftly signed a bill reworking provisions in Delaware's corporate code after the state House of Representatives signed off.