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passed · Delaware · House May 14, 2026

HR 25: RECOGNIZING MAY 16, 2026, AS "ARMED FORCES DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This bill designates May 16, 2026, as "Armed Forces Day" within the state of Delaware. It is a ceremonial measure that does not alter laws, allocate funding, or change government operations. The resolution serves solely to officially acknowledge the date for honoring military service members in Delaware.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Delaware · House May 21, 2026

HB 405: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A TAX EXEMPTION FOR NATIONAL GUARD AND UNIFORMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES RESERVE MEMBERS.

This Act provides an exemption from state income tax for the amount of income or compensation received for federally required annual training, drills and field exercises, or inactive duty training by an individual who is a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Uniformed Services of the U.S. The bill’s provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Incentives National Guard & Reserve

signed · Delaware · Senate Jul 23, 2026

SB 317: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS MONTH.

This bill designates the month of May as "Veterans Month" throughout the State of Delaware. The primary mechanism of the legislation is to amend the Delaware Code to officially recognize this specific time frame for honoring military veterans. Once enacted, the change serves as a formal state acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or funding. It directly affects the state's official records and calendar designations without altering existing programs or benefits.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 349: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS' SCHOOL TAX CREDIT.

This Act modifies the eligibility standard from 100% disability to 80% disability or greater for veterans to qualify for the credit against school taxation on qualified property and corrects a typographical error. Section 1917 of Title 14 currently appears in 2 versions in the Code because an unrelated change in the statute will occur in 2028. This Act therefore contains both versions of the Code to indicate the intention that the change made by this Act will persist through the unrelated 2028 scheduled statutory change.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 24, 2026

HCR 96: A RESOLUTION HONORING THE CIVIL AIR PATROL AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution expresses gratitude to the men and women of the Civil Air Patrol for their outstanding service to the State of Delaware.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Delaware · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SR 18: RECOGNIZING MARCH 26, 2026, AS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 26, 2026, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Delaware. It directly affects state officials and institutions by establishing an official date to honor the African American pilots who served in World War II. The resolution requires no new funding or operational changes, serving only as a symbolic recognition of historical contributions. The measure was introduced in the Senate and passed with a vote of 20 yes and 1 absent.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SCR 155: RECOGNIZING MARCH 29, 2026, AS "NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 29, 2026, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state officials and the public by establishing an official commemorative date for honoring Vietnam War veterans. The resolution requires no new funding or administrative changes, serving only as a formal recognition of the date. This legislative action is symbolic and does not alter any existing laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed both · Delaware · House Mar 25, 2026

HCR 97: HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE FOR THEIR SERVICE IN ADVOCATING, ORGANIZING, TRAINING, AND EQUIPPING THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

This Resolution pays tribute to the men and women of the Delaware National Guard for their service and sacrifices in support of defending our state and nation, and recognizes the outstanding advocacy provided by the National Guard Association of Delaware

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 295: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 21 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR VETERANS AT STATE BUILDINGS.

This Act provides that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must designate 1 or more reserved parking spaces for a veteran at certain designated state buildings and facilities. It also prohibits stopping, standing, or parking in the veteran’s space. Violations of this Act are exempted from the civil penalty for parking violations that exists in Title 21. This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Delaware · Senate Aug 17, 2026

SB 219: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PENSIONS FROM TAXABLE INCOME.

Of the 41 states with a state income tax, 27 states fully exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes and 12 states partially exempt military retirement pay. In 2022, Delaware increased the pension exclusion for military pensioners under 60 to $12,500, and in 2024, Delaware expanded the definition of a United States military pension to include a pension received for an individual’s service in the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and clarified that the armed forces of the United States includes the Space Force and Coast Guard. This Act phases in, over 3 years, an increased exemption for military pensions from state income taxation, regardless of age, which is currently $12,500, so that in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2029, the exemption will be $25,000 for all military pensioners.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Income Tax Pensions

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