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Delaware House Republicans

House Bill 172

Lyndon D. Yearick


From the 151st General Assembly, this Act temporarily eliminates the state’s portion of the realty transfer tax for certain real estate closings for first time home buyers with a purchase price of $250,000 or less. The bill applies to a natural person home buyer whose gross income is less than $45,000 or in the case of natural person joint purchasers whose combined gross income is less than $75,000. For the complete bill, please click here: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=68651.

Legislative Highlights


House Bill 107


From the 153rd General Assembly, the Act amends Title 18 to expand line-of-duty death benefits to include former public servants—such as retirees—whose death results from retaliatory actions linked to their prior official duties. This measure ensures continued protection for individuals […]

House Substitute 1 for House Bill 181


From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 19 by updating Delaware’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program by revising penalty timelines. While HB 181 initially delayed all penalties until 2029, HS 1 shortens that window: violations of §§ […]

House Bill 108


From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 30 to propose increasing the personal income tax pension exclusion from $12,500 to $25,000. This adjustment applies to eligible retirement income for individuals aged 60 and older, and to military pensions […]

House Bill 92


From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 7 by repealing Delaware’s Advanced Clean Car Program and reinstates the Low Emission Vehicle Program. This change eliminates the electric vehicle sales mandate and restores prior regulatory standards under Title 7, […]