Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 333
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF DECEDENT'S PROPERTY WITHOUT GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act changes the probate dollar limit for administering a small estate without requiring Letters of Administration or Letters of Testamentary from $30,000 to $50,000. This Act also makes changes to conform with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 23, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits - Mar 25, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House