Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 417 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESTAURANT RETAILER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSE FEES.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill increases tax deductions for restaurant gross receipts.

This Act raises the monthly deduction on taxable gross receipts for restaurants from $100,000 to $250,000. It also increases the quarterly deduction for restaurants with gross receipts of up to 1.5 million dollars from $300,000 to $750,000.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may help protect jobs in the restaurant industry by allowing for more financial stability.
  • Small Business: This means restaurants may keep more earnings by reducing their taxable income.

Summary

This Act raises the monthly deduction on taxable gross receipts allowed by restaurants from $100,000 to $250,000. Accordingly, the quarterly deduction allowed for restaurants with gross receipts of no more than 1.5 million in the previous year is increased from $300,000 to $750,000.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 6 On Its Merits

  2. Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 4 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (59)

59 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 417 do?
This Act raises the monthly deduction on taxable gross receipts allowed by restaurants from $100,000 to $250,000. Accordingly, the quarterly deduction allowed for restaurants with gross receipts of no more than 1.5 million in the previous year is increased from $300,000 to $750,000.
Who sponsors HB 417?
HB 417 is sponsored by Daniel B. Short (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), and Kimberly Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 417?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 417?
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