Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 253
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Sarah McBride
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act provides that a felon may receive letters testamentary, or of administration, when the Register of Wills permits it, in the Register’s discretion, upon good cause shown.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 Senate | 3/4 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 19, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 24, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits - Jun 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 1 NOT VOTING 4 ABSENT - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits - Dec 18, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House