Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 474 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL LODGING TAX.

Last action — Re-Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

This bill requires intermediaries to collect short-term rental tax for municipalities.

The bill mandates that accommodations intermediaries are responsible for collecting short-term rental taxes on behalf of municipalities. This means that those renting out properties through these platforms will have the tax collected by the intermediary.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could impact families who either rent out properties or stay in short-term rentals by ensuring proper tax collection.
  • Consumers: Renters can expect that the appropriate taxes will be included in their rental fees, ensuring compliance with local tax laws.
  • Small Business: If you operate a short-term rental, the intermediary will handle tax collection, simplifying your responsibilities.

Summary

This Act requires that accommodations intermediaries collect short-term rental tax for a municipality.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (60)

60 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 474 do?
This Act requires that accommodations intermediaries collect short-term rental tax for a municipality.
Who sponsors HB 474?
HB 474 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic) and Kimberly Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 474?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 474?
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