Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental protection identified.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental protection identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 457: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ACQUISITION AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Kam Smith
HB 457 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
This bill streamlines administrative procedures by aligning state property disposal thresholds with federal standards, resulting in minor, localized effects on property management.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduces administrative costs for DelDOT by increasing appraisal thresholds.
- Aligns state policy with Federal Highway Administration benchmarks for efficiency.
Risks
- Potential for minor undervaluation of state-owned land assets in private sales.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- May facilitate easier acquisition of small, unusable land parcels by community associations for local improvements.
Risks
- Limited broader social impact.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Increased threshold could theoretically decrease competitive tension in minor property sales if not monitored for fairness.
Analysis scope
Analysis is based on text and legislative synopsis; long-term fiscal impact is assumed to be minimal based on the intent.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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