DelawareHB 294153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 21 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR PREGNANT PERSONS AT STATE BUILDINGS.

Sponsored By: Alonna Berry (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Reserved parking for pregnant people

Beginning six months after enactment, Delaware’s Office of Management and Budget must reserve at least one parking space for pregnant people at each of 23 listed state locations. These include four motor vehicle offices, State Service Centers, Canby Park Office, Churchman’s Corporate Center, Robscott Building, and Blue Hen Corporate Center; replacement locations serving the same functions are also covered. Spaces must be clearly marked, and people outside the reserved group cannot stop, stand, or park there or block access. Exceptions apply when needed to avoid traffic conflicts or follow a police officer’s directions or a traffic-control device. These violations are exempt from the civil penalty under Delaware’s Title 21, Section 4178.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa Minor-Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/16/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 5/7/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/24/2026Governor
  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/16/2026Senate
  3. Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    5/20/2026Senate
  4. Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    5/7/2026Senate
  5. Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENT

    5/7/2026House
  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 294 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    5/7/2026House
  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 294 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    4/21/2026House
  8. Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

    3/11/2026House
  9. Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

    3/5/2026House

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