HB 407: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 30 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CLEANUP ACT AND THE REALTY TRANSFER TAX.
HB 407 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialHouse Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 407, like the original, does all of the following: clarifies the ability of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to respond to emergent situations, expands the jurisdiction from which DNREC may file to recover costs, and makes certain changes to...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Ensures long-term funding for hazardous site remediation
- Strengthens emergency response capabilities for environmental threats
Risks
- Increases administrative reach into private property
Economy
Benefits
- Provides predictable funding for environmental cleanup projects
- Supports remediation of potentially contaminated commercial land
Risks
- Extends petroleum tax obligations on businesses through 2037
Society
Benefits
- Improves public health safety through faster emergency mitigation
- Increases penalties for environmental fraud
Risks
- None identified
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Analysis status
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Broadens emergency entry powers for state agents without prior court orders
Economic impact depends on future annual adjustments to tax rates
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