Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 244: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 244 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on August 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES. Primary sponsor: Kim Williams (Democratic), Jack Walsh (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 7, 2025): Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Section 1 of this Act requires modifications to exemptions from county taxation to reasonably reflect changes in property value and inflation. This Act also requires New Castle County to use the same eligibility criteria and calculation formula for exemption from school taxes that it used for county taxes as of June 1, 2025. Section 2 of this Act provides that upon passage of House Bill No. 242 of the 153rd General Assembly, the expanded school tax exemption will be applied during the 2025-2026 tax year in any New Castle County School district that reissues its tax warrant in accordance with House Bill No. 242.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Ray Seigfried | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House