Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 237: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ENTERTAINMENT JOB ACT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 237 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE ENTERTAINMENT JOB ACT. Primary sponsor: Mike Smith (Republican), Eric Buckson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 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.
The Delaware Entertainment Job Act is intended to encourage jobs creation, artistic endeavors and investment in the film, television, esports and videogame industry in the State of Delaware, and the attendant benefits for the economy and job growth. Delaware is one of the only states in the Mid-Atlantic and country without some form of tax credit at a time when production of original content for streaming and at theaters is at an all-time high. Thirty-three states have some sort of production incentive. This legislation will provide for a thirty-percent, transferable tax credit for an investment in the state in a film, television, esports or videogame production. All qualified productions will be required to have an audit of their expenditures following the completion of production in the state before any credits will be awarded. Further, all qualified productions will be required to provide training through an internship program so that citizens may be able to gain a valuable trade. The credits will be administered by the Delaware Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Office in cooperation with Department of Finance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Kevin Hensley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Lyndon Yearick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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 Revenue & Finance Committee in House