Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 315: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CREDIT CARD FEES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 315 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CREDIT CARD FEES. Primary sponsor: Kim Williams (Democratic), Darius Brown (Democratic), Gerald Hocker (Republican). It lists 35 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act prohibits payment card networks from establishing or charging transaction fees on tips on credit card transactions. Violations are punishable by a penalty of $1,000 per electronic transaction and the wrongful fees must be refunded.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Darius Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Gerald Hocker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bill Bush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tim Dukes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Valerie Giltner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kevin Hensley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jeff Spiegelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jesse Vanderwende | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House