Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 400: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 5, TITLE 6, TITLE 8, TITLE 12, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FEES AND TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 400 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 5, TITLE 6, TITLE 8, TITLE 12, AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FEES AND TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Primary sponsor: Kerri Harris (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Dave Sokola (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 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 alters various fees assessed by the Delaware Secretary of State. The Act provides that most changes to the fees will take effect on August 1, 2026, however changes to the partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability company annual tax and changes to the annual tax on registered series of limited partnerships and limited liability companies will take effect on January 1, 2026. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 10 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to increase the effective rate of a tax levied by the State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Trey Paradee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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: 15 YES 6 NO
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 11 NO 5 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 400 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 400 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 400 - Stricken in House
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 400 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House