Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 463
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
- Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act requires modifications to exemptions from county taxation to reasonably reflect changes in property value and inflation. This Act also requires New Castle County to use the same eligibility criteria and calculation formula for exemption from school taxes that it used for county taxes in the fiscal year that began July 1, 2025.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - Jun 16, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 14 On Its Merits - Jun 5, 2026 · House
Re-Assigned to Education Committee in House - Jun 4, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House