Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 40
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 459, VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE AND TITLES 6, 29, AND 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAMES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act modifies the effective date of Chapter 459, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware from February 1, 2025 to June 2, 2025, which was enacted to allow One-Stop business registration by making trade name registrations fully online. It codifies existing practice with respect to the registration of trade names for corporations and LLCs and adds a $25 annual license fee for Delaware corporations and LLCs not doing business in Delaware but desiring a Delaware trade name registration.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 Senate | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jan 23, 2025 House | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Feb 7, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jan 30, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 40 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jan 22, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits - Jan 16, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 40 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jan 9, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House