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DelawareHJR 4 w/ HA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO REDUCE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN DELAWARE.

Sponsored By: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New task force to curb DUI

The law creates the DUI Prevention Task Force. It has 11 members from the legislature, courts, and key justice and health agencies. The Attorney General and a Criminal Division representative serve. A DUI judge, the heads of Probation and Parole, Correction, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health, and the Chief Defender also serve. Members who serve by office may send a written designee. The House Chief Clerk notifies position-holders and appointing officials. Members pick two co-chairs at the first meeting.

Study of DUI penalties and drug tests

The Task Force studies DUI arrests and convictions and why some cases fail. It reviews use of repeat-offender enhancements and current sentencing practices. It considers changes to deter DUI, like higher fines, longer jail time, and mandatory treatment or counseling that cannot be waived in plea deals. It evaluates drug–impairment detection tools and estimates purchase and police training costs. The law does not set new fines or sentences now; it directs recommendations.

Task force rules and deadlines

The Task Force meets within 60 days of enactment. A majority of members makes a quorum, and it must have a quorum to act. It may adopt its own rules; otherwise Mason’s Manual applies. The Attorney General provides staff and materials. Co-chairs handle notices, agendas, minutes, membership updates, and report delivery. State agencies must answer information requests within 90 days. The final report is due by January 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Franklin D. Cooke

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Senate vote • 7/1/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/21/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

    6/30/2025Senate

  4. Re-Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate

    6/26/2025Senate

  5. Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

    6/24/2025Senate

  6. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/24/2025House

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HJR 4 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/24/2025House

  8. Amendment HA 1 to HJR 4 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/24/2025House

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

    6/17/2025House

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

    6/11/2025House

Bill Text

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    6/11/2025

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