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DelawareSB 316153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGES AND OTHER RECORDED LIENS PAID BY A LICENSED DELAWARE ATTORNEY.

Sponsored By: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More ways for homeowners to clear liens

Delaware-licensed lawyers can use existing procedures to clear recorded money liens they paid off, beyond mortgages. Covered liens must be recorded with a recorder of deeds office. Examples include homeowner association and condo liens, UCC financing statements, and judgments. Lawyers can also partly release a lien or release specific property from it. They must use a sworn statement substantially like the existing required form, adjusted for the lien type.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • William J. Carson

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote • 6/18/2026

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 41 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/9/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/24/2026Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

    6/18/2026House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 9 On Its Merits

    6/16/2026House

  4. Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

    6/10/2026House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    6/9/2026Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    5/20/2026Senate

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

    5/12/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    5/12/2026

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