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SB 202

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTY PROPERTY TAX DATA.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 19 co-sponsors

Delaware law amended to revise county property tax data collection and reporting requirements, potentially affecting assessment practices, administrative procedures, and public access to property records.

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Bill Summary · SB 202

Legislative bill overview

SB 202 amends Delaware's property tax code (Title 9) to modify how county property tax data is collected, maintained, or reported. The specific amendments are not detailed in the action summary provided, but the bill received rapid passage through the Senate and gubernatorial signature in August 2025.

Why is this important

Property tax data systems affect property assessments, tax collection efficiency, and public access to government information. Changes to how counties handle this data can influence transparency, administrative costs, and consistency across Delaware's three counties. Property tax administration directly impacts both local government revenue and taxpayer obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Data accessibility vs. privacy: Amendments may expand or restrict public access to property tax records, creating tension between transparency advocates and those concerned about personal information exposure
  • County implementation burden: Standardized data requirements could impose compliance costs and administrative workload on county assessors' offices with varying current systems
  • Assessment consistency: Changes to tax data methodology might affect property valuation fairness and create concerns about equitable treatment across different jurisdictions or property types

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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