DelawareSS 2 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.

Renters can shield eviction records

As a renter sued for eviction in Delaware, you can ask the court to shield the case record. The court must grant it if, for example, the case was dismissed, the landlord withdrew, you won, both sides agree, or you followed a settlement. It also applies if a judgment is at least 5 years old, you paid what you owed, and you have no similar judgments within 5 years, or if justice clearly calls for it. If granted, the court shields the record, sets aside any judgment, and you may answer as if the case never happened. There is no filing fee to make this request. The law applies beginning six months after enactment.

Courts must hide shielded eviction cases

When a case is shielded, the court has 45 days to send you written notice and a certified copy. The court must remove the case from public court systems and store files so the public cannot access them. Shielded records can be shared only with the Department of Justice (kept confidential), with you, or by court-approved limited release with names, personal details, and the property address removed. The court can set rules and forms to run this process.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Mara Gorman
Democratic • House
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Josue O Ortega
Democratic • House
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 12

House vote • 7/1/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 27 • No: 12

Senate vote • 6/12/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
7/29/2025Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 12 NO 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
7/1/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
6/25/2025House
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
6/18/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
6/17/2025House
Assigned to Housing Committee in House
6/12/2025House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
6/12/2025Senate
was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 115
6/11/2025Senate

Bill Text

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6/11/2025
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