# Delaware HS 1 for HB 439: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ELECTRIC MOPEDS AND ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES.

Delaware HS 1 for HB 439, AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ELECTRIC MOPEDS AND ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES., is a 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026) House bill sponsored by Kamela T Smith (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-09-24 (Signed by Governor) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Delaware HS 1 for HB 439
- State: Delaware
- Session: 153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)
- Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ELECTRIC MOPEDS AND ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-06-16
- Last action: 2026-09-24, Signed by Governor
- Sponsor: Kamela T Smith (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (60 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Moped riders face tighter travel limits: cost, low. Moped and triped riders cannot use bike lanes, sidewalks, or paths closed to motor vehicles. Interstate and limited-access highways and operating railroad rights-of-way remain off-limits, apart from the law's crossing exceptions. Bicycle rules apply when these vehicles are used on public roads. The…
- New vehicle rules for moped riders: cost, low. Delaware's moped definition covers vehicles with two wheels in tandem, at least one measuring 10 inches in maximum diameter. They have engines under 55 cc or electric motors under 2,000 watts meeting the law's speed criteria. For electric motors, those criteria are powered travel above 20 mph or pe…
- Online off-road sellers face dealer rules: cost, low. Online sellers count as off-highway vehicle dealers when they offer vehicles for final delivery north of Delaware's Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. This includes offers through websites, social media, and other online channels. The rule applies regardless of where the seller is located. These seller…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kamela T Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole Poore (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-30 | Senate | Passed (SM required) | pass | 21 | 0 |   |
| 2026-06-18 | House | Passed (SM required) | pass | 39 | 1 |   |

## Actions (6)

- 2026-09-24: Signed by Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-30: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES (Senate)
- 2026-06-23: Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits (Senate)
- 2026-06-18: Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-06-18: Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT (House)
- 2026-06-16: was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 439 (House)

## Bill text

- Current, 2026-06-16: [HTML](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=143560&legislationTypeId=6&docTypeId=2)

## Related bills

- HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST LICENSURE ACT. (passed house)
- HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO SUPPORT POOR PERSONS. (signed)
- SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS. (vetoed)
- SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. (vetoed)
- HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY CONSUMERS. (vetoed)
- HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING FOAM AND EQUIPMENT. (failed)

## Sources
- [Current (HTML)](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=143560&legislationTypeId=6&docTypeId=2)

## Related
- [HS 1 for HB 449: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN/NUTRITI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HS1FORHB449-153)
- [HB 357: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 10 AND 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTY TO S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB357-153)
- [SB 231: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB231-153)
- [SB 279: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-SB279-153)
- [HB 393: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLI…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB393-153)
- [HB 356: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PFAS IN FIREFIGHTING…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HB356-153)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/DE-HS1FORHB439-153 (as of 2026-10-19).