DelawareHB 177153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 459, VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, AND CHAPTER 1, VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAMES.

Sponsored By: Krista Griffith (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Trade name rule changes delayed for businesses

The law delays changes to Delaware’s trade name registration process. Section 1 takes effect right away. Sections 2 through 4 take effect on June 2, 2025, with February 2, 2026 also set as an additional effective date. Before February 2, 2026, the Division of Revenue must do outreach to agencies and customers and post an FAQ on its website to explain the changes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Krista Griffith
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

William Bush
Democratic • House
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Passed (3/5 required)

Yes: 18 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

Passed (3/5 required)

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
5/27/2025Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
5/22/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
5/21/2025Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
5/20/2025Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
5/20/2025House
Suspension of Rules in House
5/20/2025House
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/19/2025House

Bill Text

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5/19/2025
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