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DE SR 13

passed one chamber

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO PREPARE A REPORT ON ENTITIES BUYING DELAWARE’S HOUSING STOCK.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · upper

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Did DE SR 13 pass?

Not yet. DE SR 13 has passed one chamber and awaits action in the other. Latest recorded action (2025-06-25): Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

What is DE SR 13 about?

This resolution directs the Department of Finance to prepare a comprehensive report by December 31, 2025 on the involvement of business entities in purchasing residential property within Delaware. The report aims to clarify the extent, geographic distribution, and nature of business entity ownership in the state’s housing market, responding to concerns that these purchases may affect housing affordability and availability for residents. The resolution also calls for recommendations to improve the collection and availability of this data.

Who sponsors DE SR 13?

Bryan Townsend, David P. Sokola, Spiros Mantzavinos and 5 others are the primary sponsors of DE SR 13.

Description

This resolution directs the Department of Finance to prepare a comprehensive report by December 31, 2025 on the involvement of business entities in purchasing residential property within Delaware. The report aims to clarify the extent, geographic distribution, and nature of business entity ownership in the state’s housing market, responding to concerns that these purchases may affect housing affordability and availability for residents. The resolution also calls for recommendations to improve the collection and availability of this data.

Introduced
2025-06-25
Latest action
2025-06-25 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Bill type
resolution
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Sponsors

  • Bryan Townsendprimary
  • David P. Sokolaprimary
  • Spiros Mantzavinosprimary
  • Josue O Ortegaprimary
  • Melanie Ross Levinprimary
  • Russell Huxtableprimary
  • Stephanie L. Hansenprimary
  • S. Elizabeth Lockmanprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-06-25

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    passage

  2. 2025-06-25

    Introduced in Senate

    introduction

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Votes

  • SM

    2025-06-25 · pass · 21-0

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

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Official source

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142626

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