2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB57: An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Home Construction Contracts.

Legislative Summary

This Act protects consumers by regulating home improvement contracts. Among other things, this Act provides the buyer with a right to cancel home improvement contracts within 3 days (5 days for those over the age of 62 or with a disability); limits contract deposits and material deposits; and time periods in which construction must begin. It also prohibits confessions of judgments and hasty debt transfers. If a party to a home improvement contract violates a provision of this new subchapter, a person who is damaged as a result has a cause of action to seek damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.

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Bill History

3/6/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
4/3/2025
Amendment HA 1 to HB 57 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
4/15/2025
Tabled in Committee