HB 253

Delaware House bill in Session 153.

Status: enacted. Latest action: September 24, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION.

Bill ID DE-153-HB-253
Session 153
Status enacted
Committee Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
House enacted 2026-09-24
Summary

This Act provides that a felon may receive letters testamentary, or of administration, when the Register of Wills permits it, in the Register’s discretion, upon good cause shown.

Sponsor
Morrison
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-12-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-09-24 Status enacted
2026-09-24 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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