Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 40: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 459, VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE AND TITLES 6, 29, AND 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAMES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 40 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 459, VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE AND TITLES 6, 29, AND 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAMES. Primary sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act modifies the effective date of Chapter 459, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware from February 1, 2025 to June 2, 2025, which was enacted to allow One-Stop business registration by making trade name registrations fully online. It codifies existing practice with respect to the registration of trade names for corporations and LLCs and adds a $25 annual license fee for Delaware corporations and LLCs not doing business in Delaware but desiring a Delaware trade name registration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 40 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 40 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House