SB 116: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

This Act allows tenants who are being evicted for failure to pay rent to remain in their homes if they pay all amounts owed prior to being evicted. It also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Drafting Manual. This Substitute differs from the original Act by incorporating the changes from Senate Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 116 which includes the following changes: - Increased the time from 12 to 24 months for the lookback period for restricting the number of times the right of redemption is available to a tenant. - Puts a requirement to proactively file with the court a request for a stay of the writ if payment is made after the writ of possession has been posted. - Makes clear that payment after posting of the writ only stays the writ until the payment has cleared and dismissal is not required until such time. This Substitute also adds the following changes based on further input from stakeholders: - Makes it clear that this Act only applies to evictions based on failure to pay rent. - Clarifies that any rent that is due under the terms of the lease must also be paid, in addition to any demanded past due and per diem rent, for redemption to apply. - Adds language that the landlord may restrict any payments to methods accepted under the terms of the lease, and the landlord may further restrict any payments made after judgment is entered to certified checks or money orders.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. August 18, 2026Signed by Governor
2. July 1, 2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 4 NO 1 NOT VOTING
3. June 30, 2026Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
4. June 30, 2026Amendment HA 2 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5. June 30, 2026Amendment HA 2 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6. June 30, 2026Amendment HA 1 to SS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
7. April 14, 2026Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
8. March 19, 2026Assigned to Housing Committee in House
9. March 18, 2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 1 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
10. March 18, 2026Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
11. March 17, 2026Amendment SA 1 to SS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
12. June 17, 2025was introduced and adopted in lieu of SB 116