HB 40

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in House Jan 23, 2025
  • Passed House Jan 23, 2025
  • Passed Senate Jan 30, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Feb 07, 2025

An Act To Amend Chapter 459, Volume 84 Of The Laws Of Delaware And Titles 6, 29, And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Registration Of Trade Names.

Abstract

This Act modifies the effective date of Chapter 459, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware from February 1, 2025 to June 2, 2025, which was enacted to allow One-Stop business registration by making trade name registrations fully online. It codifies existing practice with respect to the registration of trade names for corporations and LLCs and adds a $25 annual license fee for Delaware corporations and LLCs not doing business in Delaware but desiring a Delaware trade name registration.

Bill Sponsors (2)

Votes


Jan 30, 2025

Jan 23, 2025

Actions


Feb 07, 2025

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 VACANT

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Executive

Jan 23, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 40 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Senate

Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Executive

Jan 22, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Jan 16, 2025

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 40 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Jan 09, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Bill Text PDF HTML
HA 1 to HB 40 HTML PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note PDF

Sources

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