HB 60 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TENANT'S REMEDIES RELATING TO THE RENTAL UNIT.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 18, 2020. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
5 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This bill increases the amount that a tenant may deduct from rent in order to have necessary work done on the rental premises if the landlord fails to repair or maintain the premises after proper notice. The original amount of $200 was selected at the time that the Landlord Tenant Code was drafted in 1996. The amended amount of $400 reflects inflation of rent and cost of repairs.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in Senate with 5 Favorable
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Assigned to Housing Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Suspension of Rules in House
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Suspension of Rules in House
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Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 7 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsors
- William J. Carson · Primary
- Franklin D. Cooke · Primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Cosponsor
- Brian Pettyjohn · Cosponsor
- Marie Pinkney · Cosponsor
- David L. Wilson · Cosponsor
- Ronald E. Gray · Cosponsor
- Kyle Evans Gay · Cosponsor
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · Primary
- Bruce C. Ennis · Primary
- Stephen Smyk · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- William J. Carson Democratic
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Sherry Dorsey Walker
- Bruce C. Ennis
- Stephen Smyk
Co-sponsors (6)
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Marie Pinkney Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- Ronald E. Gray Republican
- Kyle Evans Gay
Not signed on (51)
51 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 51 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bruce C. Ennis | — | Yea |
| Colin Bonini | — | Yea |
| Ernesto B Lopez | — | Yea |
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 60 do?
- This bill increases the amount that a tenant may deduct from rent in order to have necessary work done on the rental premises if the landlord fails to repair or maintain the premises after proper notice. The original amount of $200 was selected at the time that the Landlord Tenant Code was drafted in 1996. The amended amount of $400 reflects inflation of rent and cost of repairs.
- Who sponsors HB 60?
- HB 60 is sponsored by William J. Carson (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), Kyle Evans Gay, Sherry Dorsey Walker, Bruce C. Ennis, and Stephen Smyk.
- What is the current status of HB 60?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 18, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 60?
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