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DelawareHB 406153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.

Sponsored By: William Bush (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Drivers get protected repair shop choice

Beginning 180 days after enactment, Delaware auto insurers cannot require a specific repair provider as a condition of claim payment. The ban covers insurers, their agents, and their employees, and applies to vehicle repair or replacement work. It covers policies, contracts, and certificates issued, renewed, reissued, or changed on or after that date. Existing coverage is not affected until one of those actions occurs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • William J. Carson

    Democratic • House

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 53 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/23/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 32 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/30/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/23/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

    6/17/2026Senate

  4. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

    6/17/2026Senate

  5. Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

    6/9/2026Senate

  6. Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 6 ABSENT

    6/9/2026House

  7. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

    5/19/2026House

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

    5/7/2026House

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