Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 201 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PENSIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME.

Last action — Amendment SA 1 to SB 201 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay. In 2022, Delaware increased the pension exclusion for military pensioners under 60 to $12,500. This Act phases in, over 3 years, an increased exemption for military pensions from state income taxation, regardless of age, so that in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the exemption will be $25,000 for all military pensioners.

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Action History

  1. Amendment SA 1 to SB 201 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 201 do?
Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay. In 2022, Delaware increased the pension exclusion for military pensioners under 60 to $12,500. This Act phases in, over 3 years, an increased exemption for military pensions from state income taxation, regardless of age, so that in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the exemption will be $25,000 for all military pensioners.
Who sponsors SB 201?
SB 201 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican), Bryan W. Shupe (Republican), Shannon Morris (Republican), Ronald E. Gray (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), William Bush (Democratic), Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Eric Buckson (Republican), Stell Parker Selby, Sherry Dorsey Walker, and Valerie Longhurst.
What is the current status of SB 201?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 201?
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