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DelawareHB 283153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REALTY TRANSFER TAX.

Sponsored By: Kevin S Hensley (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Tax relief for family property transfers

Transfers of Delaware real estate between spouses are exempt from realty transfer tax. Former spouses also qualify when the transfer happens after the final divorce decree and involves property acquired before that decree. Transfers between grandparents and grandchildren, or between grandparents and a grandchild’s spouse, are also exempt. These changes are effective through December 4, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kevin S Hensley

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 59 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/23/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/23/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/23/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/18/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    4/14/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT

    4/14/2026House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 9 On Its Merits

    3/18/2026House

  7. Not Worked in Committee

    3/11/2026House

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    1/27/2026

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