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DelawareHB 388153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE LOSS OF DRIVERS' LICENSES DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES.

Sponsored By: Eric Morrison (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Medically disqualified drivers keep cards, avoid fees

After a medical suspension or cancellation, Delaware drivers can surrender their license or sign the Department's required form. The form confirms they cannot drive; keeping the card allows identification use, not driving. The usual $50 license-return or driving-privilege reinstatement fee does not apply to physical, vision, or mental disqualifications. When the suspension or cancellation period ends, driving privileges must be restored for a retained license that has not expired. No reinstatement fee applies to that restoration. The Department can also set alternative surrender methods for licenses and identification cards.

Medical reviews can end Delaware driving privileges

Delaware drivers and applicants undergoing medical review can have their licenses canceled, not just suspended. Medical board members and vision consultants give independent recommendations, without needing group agreement. Options include no action, regular medical or vision checks, license limits, further evaluation, driver-improvement activities, suspension, or cancellation. The Secretary makes the final decision to grant, deny, restrict, suspend, or cancel a license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/24/2026

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 35 • No: 1

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 6 On Its Merits

    6/18/2026Senate

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

    6/9/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT

    6/9/2026House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    5/19/2026House

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

    4/30/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    4/30/2026

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