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DelawareHB 351153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE SECURITY CIRCUMVENTION DEVICES.

Sponsored By: Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Device holders must report losses quickly

People authorized to possess a vehicle security circumvention device must report it to law enforcement if lost or stolen. The deadline is 48 hours after they learn of the loss or theft.

New limits on car key devices

Delaware law bans knowingly making, selling, offering to sell, transferring, or possessing vehicle security circumvention devices. Knowingly helping or allowing someone else to use one is also banned. Covered tools include vehicle key-programming devices, key-emulating devices, and relay-attack devices. Other hardware, programs, apps, and software are covered when designed or used to intercept vehicle key-fob signals or communicate electronically with a vehicle to program or imitate a key fob that can unlock or start it. Exceptions cover lawful, reasonable activity by law enforcement officers, National Insurance Crime Bureau employees, licensed vehicle dealer employees, vehicle distributors, vehicle or vehicle-lock manufacturers, mechanic shops, locksmith companies, and repossession agencies. Existing misdemeanor penalties apply: a $28.75–$115 fine, 30–90 days in jail, or both. Each later offense carries a $115–$230 fine, 90 days to 6 months in jail, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Darius J. Brown

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/25/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 5/14/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/23/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/25/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable

    6/17/2026Senate

  4. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable

    6/17/2026Senate

  5. Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

    5/14/2026Senate

  6. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

    5/14/2026House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits

    5/5/2026House

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

    4/9/2026House

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