2025-2026 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

HB177: An Act To Amend Chapter 459, Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware, And Chapter 1, Volume 85 Of The Laws Of Delaware, Relating To The Registration Of Trade Names.

Legislative Summary

This Act delays the effective date of changes made to the trade name registration process made by Senate Bill No. 291 of the 152nd General Assembly and House Bill No. 40 of the 153rd General Assembly. The Act also directs the Department of Revenue to conduct outreach to affected agencies and customers regarding the pending changes.

Bill History

5/19/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
5/20/2025
Suspension of Rules in House
5/20/2025
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
5/20/2025
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
5/21/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
5/22/2025
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
5/27/2025
Signed by Governor

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
5/22/2025
18
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
5/20/2025
38
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(5/27/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Documents

Draft
Bill Text1/1/19708.8 KB