Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 219: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PENSIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 219 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PENSIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME. Primary sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Jeff Hilovsky (Republican). It lists 30 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 17, 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.
Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay. In 2022, Delaware increased the pension exclusion for military pensioners under 60 to $12,500, and in 2024, Delaware expanded the definition of a United States military pension to include a pension received for an individual’s service in the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and clarified that the armed forces of the United States includes the Space Force and Coast Guard. This Act phases in, over 3 years, an increased exemption for military pensions from state income taxation, regardless of age, which is currently $12,500, so that in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2029, the exemption will be $25,000 for all military pensioners.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Darius Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Danny Short | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mike Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kim Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“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: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 219 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 219 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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