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HA5TOHB242 • 2025

This Amendment prohibits New Castle County from charging interest and penalties on unpaid property tax bills that are supplemented or adjusted under House Bill No.

This Amendment prohibits New Castle County from charging interest and penalties on unpaid property tax bills that are supplemented or adjusted under House Bill No.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Wilson-Anton
Last action
2025-08-12
Official status
Stricken 8/12/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was stricken in the House, meaning it did not pass as written; its legal status is uncertain without further action.

Amendment to Stop Interest Charges in New Castle County

This amendment stops New Castle County from charging interest and penalties on unpaid property tax bills that are supplemented or adjusted under House Bill No. 242 until after the extended deadline.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits New Castle County from adding interest to certain unpaid property tax bills.
  • Stops the county from charging penalties on these specific unpaid bills.
  • Applies only to taxes that are supplemented or adjusted under House Bill No. 242.

Who It Names or Affects

  • New Castle County officials who collect property taxes
  • Property owners in New Castle County with unpaid bills adjusted under House Bill No. 242

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not state what specific calendar date is the extended deadline.
  • This amendment was stricken in the House on August 12, 2025.

Bill History

  1. 2025-08-12 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2025-08-12 Delaware General Assembly

    Stricken in House

Official Summary Text

This Amendment prohibits New Castle County from charging interest and penalties on unpaid property tax bills that are supplemented or adjusted under House Bill No. 242 until after the extended deadline.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Wilson-Anton

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 5

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 242

AMEND House Bill No. 242 on line 12 after “2025.” by inserting "New Castle County may not charge interest or penalties on unpaid property tax bills that are supplemented or adjusted under this Act until after the extended deadline."

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment prohibits New Castle County from charging interest and penalties on unpaid property tax bills that are supplemented or adjusted under House Bill No. 242 until after the extended deadline.