Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 245
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LIMITATION ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS' TAX RATE AFTER GENERAL REASSESSMENT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
- Charles S Postles Jr. (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act removes the up to 10% increase in school property taxes allowed after reassessment This Act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all public school tax rates after July 1, 2025.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 House | SM | fail | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026 · House
Tabled in Committee - Aug 13, 2025 · House
Defeated By House. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO 18 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules on HB 245 - Aug 7, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House