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DE SB32

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Karen Peterson

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the 2012 expiration date on homestead exemptions in federal bankruptcy and state insolvency proceedings, making the $125,000 exemption permanent
  • Maintains the $125,000 equity exemption for real property or manufactured homes that serve as a debtor's principal residence
  • Preserves the immediate $125,000 exemption for persons totally disabled from working or married couples where at least one spouse is 65 years or older
  • Applies to individual debtors and their spouses who are domiciled in Delaware

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Exemptions For Real Property In Federal Bankruptcy And State Insolvency Proceedings.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/24/2015
Judiciary1/29/2015

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