Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 283
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REALTY TRANSFER TAX.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Kevin S Hensley (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act provides updates to Title 30 relating to the Realty Transfer Tax. First it clarifies that the exception for spouses is not solely limited between a husband and wife and instead applies to spouses in general. It also adds an exception for conveyances between grandparents and their grandchildren or the spouse of such a grandchild.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 14, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 9 On Its Merits - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Not Worked in Committee - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House