Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 229: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 229 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SUMMARY POSSESSION. Primary sponsor: Josue Ortega (Democratic), Russ Huxtable (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Not Worked in Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act increases the notice period during which notice of a hearing and complaint must be served in an action for summary possession from between 5 and 30 days to between 5 and 90 days prior to the time at which the complaint is to be heard.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josue Ortega | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Russ Huxtable | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Not Worked in Committee
- Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House