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DE SB110

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Lockman

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Doubles the courthouse municipality fee from $20 to $40 for each instrument filed with the Secretary of State for limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations

  • Fee revenue is deposited in a separate account and remitted monthly to municipalities designated as primary locations for Delaware courts, including the Court of Chancery

  • Expected to raise $8.5 million for distribution to courthouse municipalities to defray costs of hosting Delaware's courts

  • Fee is allocated to the municipality in the county where the business entity's registered office is located

  • Effective date of August 1, 2023

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6 And Title 8 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Courthouse Municipality Fee.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Administration6/1/2023
Elections & Government Affairs5/5/2023
Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology5/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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