SB132

An Act To Amend Chapter 56, Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.

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Delaware SB132 amends the Residential Landlord-tenant Code to enhance tenant legal representation and oversight.

Delaware SB132 amends Chapter 56, Title 25 of the Delaware Code to improve tenant legal representation and oversight. It designates Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., and Legal Services Corporation of Delaware as Legal Aid Agencies. The bill mandates the Attorney General State Court Administrator to report annually on the number of covered individuals served, the extent of legal representation, and other metrics. It also requires the Right to Representation Coordinator to manage contracts and oversee outreach and education events for tenants.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

10:00 AM

Housing

May 14, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary

History

Sep 3, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 25, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT

Jun 10, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 8 On Its Merits