AARP’s Advocacy in the First State: Looking back, Looking ahead

AARP’s Advocacy in the First State: Looking back, Looking ahead

As 2025 comes to a close, AARP Delaware’s advocacy work hasn’t slowed down. We’ve advocated for you and your family throughout the year!

Here’s a recap and a look ahead!

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2025 AARP DE Advocacy Recap

Key 2025 State Bills: Transfer on Death Deed, Affordable Housing & Inspector General Office

SB 150

HB 147

SB 4

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A look into advocacy in 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, we will continue to support legislation that makes life better for Delawareans.

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Voter Access

Paid Leave

Cryptocurrency

Fraud & Scams

We will continue to advocate for voter access and information during the midterms and some key state-level elections

We will assist with the implementation of Paid Leave.

HB 57 and HB 89, on Home Improvement Fraud will be reintroduced next year. We will continue to advocate for their benefits.

We will address cryptocurrency scams, in particular those in which Crypto ATMs are used to steal people’s hard-earned money.

Housing Issues

We will also continue our commitment to more options for “missing middle housing”,house-scale buildings with multiple units located in walkable neighborhoods. Click the + to learn more!

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Housing Issues

“missing middle housing”

• Since AARP began working on housing issues, all three counties in Delaware and the town of Lewes have loosened restrictions on accessory dwelling units (mother-in-law suites), and New Castle County passed an ordinance to allow “pocket neighborhoods.”
• These are clustered groups of smaller houses gathered around a shared open space—some call it a “neighborhood within a neighborhood.”
• Creative ideas like this will allow more people to age in their communities and stay connected with their neighbors and the activities they enjoy.

HB 147, Transfer on Death Deed

This bill allows for an easier way to leave property to someone when you pass away. It is particularly useful for those who do not have a will. It will provide peace of mind for Delaware families.

SB 4

This created an Office of the Inspector General in Delaware. This non-partisan Office is designed to increase oversight, accountability and public trust in state government.

SB 150

This created an Affordable Rental Housing Program. Increasing the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, older adults, and individuals with disabilities.