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DelawareHB 363153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SPEED LIMITS.

Sponsored By: Alonna Berry (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Delaware drivers face lower neighborhood speed limits

Delaware’s residential speed limit drops from 25 to 20 mph for all vehicles when no special hazard exists. Business districts keep their 25 mph limit. Driving above these limits counts as evidence that the speed is unsafe and unlawful. The law takes effect immediately, but enforcement of the residential limit is delayed. Enforcement can begin when updated signs are posted or five years after the law takes effect, whichever comes first.

Local officials gain flexibility on speed limits

Delaware local officials can use either an engineering study or a traffic study to set a lower, safe speed limit. Previously, both were required. The study must show that the usual limit is too high for road conditions. The local limit takes effect when proper signs are posted. Existing limits on this local power remain in place under Delaware Code § 4170(c).

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/24/2026

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/11/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/8/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/24/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    6/18/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

    6/11/2026Senate

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

    6/11/2026House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 363 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/11/2026House

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

    6/9/2026House

  8. Lifted From Table in Committee

    6/9/2026House

  9. Amendment HA 1 to HB 363 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    5/14/2026House

  10. Tabled in Committee

    5/5/2026House

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

    4/15/2026House

Bill Text

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    4/15/2026

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