HB 283 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REALTY TRANSFER TAX.
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Summary
Delaware HB 283 amends the Realty Transfer Tax law to clarify and expand exceptions to the transfer tax. The Act clarifies that the spousal exception applies to all spouses in general, not solely to spousal relationships defined as husband and wife. The Act adds a new exception for conveyances between grandparents and their grandchildren or the spouse of a grandchild.
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Official abstract
This Act provides updates to Title 30 relating to the Realty Transfer Tax. First it clarifies that the exception for spouses is not solely limited between a husband and wife and instead applies to spouses in general. It also adds an exception for conveyances between grandparents and their grandchildren or the spouse of such a grandchild.
Sponsors (9)
- Kevin S Hensley Republican · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 27, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House · lower
- Mar 11, 2026 Not Worked in Committee · lower
- Mar 18, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 9 On Its Merits · lower
- Apr 14, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT · lower
- Apr 14, 2026 Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 18, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 23, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Jul 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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