Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 206: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 135 OF VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAX BILLS FOR THE 2025-2026 TAX YEAR.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 206 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 135 OF VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAX BILLS FOR THE 2025-2026 TAX YEAR. Primary sponsor: Jack Walsh (Democratic), Dave Sokola (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 14, 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.
An extension of the deadline for payment of property tax bills in New Castle County for the 2025-2026 tax year established under Chapter 135 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware (House Bill No. 242, as amended by House Amendment 1, of the 153rd General Assembly) is required because property tax invoices could not be timely delivered due to subsequent, unforeseen expedited litigation before the Court of Chancery (Newark Property Association, et al. v. State of Delaware, et al., C.A. No. 2025-1031-LWW). The current deadline is November 30, 2025, however this Act changes the deadline to December 31, 2025, to ensure that taxpayers have a commercially reasonable period to review and pay property tax invoices and to help prevent the inequitable imposition of statutorily-mandated penalties and interest.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“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 House. Votes: 37 YES 2 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Administration Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Lifted From Table in Senate
- Suspension of Rules in Senate
- Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate