Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 127: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW CASTLE RELATING TO RENTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 127 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW CASTLE RELATING TO RENTS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Laid On Table in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act amends the New Castle City Charter to provide that the New Castle City Council may impose and collect a tax of no more than 5% on the gross rents within city boundaries. The tax may not apply to rental properties that are directly subsidized by federal, state, or City of New Castle rental assistance funding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Poore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 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
- Laid On Table in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate