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DelawareSS 1 for SB 115153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.

Sponsored By: S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

After expungement: privacy and fast removal for renters

When the court grants expungement, it sets aside any judgment and orders the record removed. After the order, the case is treated as if it was never filed, and you may say it did not happen. Within 45 days, the court sends you written notice and a certified copy, and removes the record from public court systems. Expunged records are shared only with the Department of Justice (kept confidential), with you, or in redacted form without your name, personal info, or the property’s address. These rules take effect six months after enactment.

Easier to clear eviction records for renters

The Justice of the Peace Court automatically expunges an eviction case if the landlord withdraws, the court dismisses, or you win. You can also file a motion to expunge. The court must grant it if one is true: at least 5 years have passed since judgment and you paid any money owed; you followed a settlement; both sides agree; or it is clearly in the interests of justice. There is no filing fee for this motion. These rules take effect six months after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. SS 2 for SB 115 - Signed by Governor

    7/29/2025Governor

  2. SS 2 for SB 115 - Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 12 NO 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    7/1/2025House

  3. SS 2 for SB 115 - Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits

    6/25/2025House

  4. SS 2 for SB 115 - Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

    6/18/2025House

  5. SS 2 for SB 115 - Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

    6/17/2025House

  6. SS 2 for SB 115 - Assigned to Housing Committee in House

    6/12/2025House

  7. SS 2 for SB 115 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

    6/12/2025Senate

  8. Substituted in Senate by SS 2 for SB 115

    6/11/2025Senate

  9. Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

  11. Reported Out of Committee (Housing & Land Use) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    5/21/2025Senate

  12. Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 115, and Assigned to Housing & Land Use Committee in Senate

    5/20/2025Senate

Bill Text

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    5/20/2025

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