Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 417: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESTAURANT RETAILER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSE FEES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 417 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESTAURANT RETAILER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSE FEES. Primary sponsor: Kim Williams (Democratic), Jack Walsh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 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 raises the monthly deduction on taxable gross receipts allowed by restaurants from $100,000 to $250,000. Accordingly, the quarterly deduction allowed for restaurants with gross receipts of no more than 1.5 million in the previous year is increased from $300,000 to $750,000.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“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 (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 4 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House