Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 400
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 5, TITLE 6, TITLE 8, TITLE 12, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FEES AND TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act alters various fees assessed by the Delaware Secretary of State. The Act provides that most changes to the fees will take effect on August 1, 2026, however changes to the partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability company annual tax and changes to the annual tax on registered series of limited partnerships and limited liability companies will take effect on January 1, 2026.
This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 10 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to increase the effective rate of a tax levied by the State.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 Senate | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 23, 2026 House | 3/5 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- May 21, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO - May 7, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 11 NO 5 ABSENT - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 400 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 400 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 400 - Stricken in House - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 400 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House