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HB 457·DE·house

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ACQUISITION AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.

Signed into LawFiled Jun 16, 2026
Sponsor: Kam Smith (D)
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Signed by Governor

Jul 23, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Delaware Code § 137 so that any state‑owned land worth more than $25,000 must be appraised by a qualified independent appraiser before sale. It also lets the Department of Transportation sell or convey parcels deemed to have minimal utility and valued under $25,000 without an appraisal, after notifying neighboring owners. The goal is to speed up the disposal of small, low‑value properties while matching federal highway guidelines.

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