DelawareHS 2 for HB 48153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 9, 21, AND 22 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES.

Sponsored By: DeShanna U Neal (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

Parking misuse brings fines and towing

The law protects designated accessible spaces on public and private property. Vehicles must display a valid disability plate or placard, including an equivalent from another state, and transport its authorized user. Organizational permits require an authorized passenger. Parking in striped access areas is banned, as are counterfeit, altered, or improperly shared plates and placards. Minor flaws in a clearly marked space do not excuse illegal parking. A first violation carries a mandatory $250 fine; a later like offense carries $500, with community service available instead. Certain violations can also lead to placard suspension or revocation. Property owners or lessees may arrange towing from private property, and police may arrange removal from public spaces. The vehicle’s owner or operator pays removal and storage costs.

Better parking access, stricter property rules

Accessible spaces covered by federal disability law must meet the 2010 accessible design standards and applicable state or local rules. Existing spaces must comply within five years after the law’s effective date. New or altered spaces need a permit and a compliance check through an inspection or sufficient documents and photographs. Local officials may waive another permit for restriping, repainting, or resurfacing only if the lot was previously permitted, its parking plan stays unchanged, and it remains compliant. Facilities covered by the Architectural Accessibility Act must instead get an approval letter from the Architectural Accessibility Board. Delaware, counties, and towns must adopt rules for building and maintaining these spaces; towns using county rules cannot weaken them. Local rules must include enforcement, penalties, and written warnings, and required parking signs must show current maximum fines. Counties and towns may impose civil penalties up to $500, but must first allow 90 days to fix violations. They may also charge permit, inspection, and enforcement fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

DeShanna U Neal
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Claire Snyder-Hall
Democratic • House
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 48 • No: 7

Senate vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 27 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
9/25/2025Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/30/2025Senate
Lifted From Table in Senate
6/30/2025Senate
Laid On Table in Senate
6/30/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
6/18/2025Senate
Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
6/17/2025Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 27 YES 7 NO 2 NOT VOTING 5 ABSENT
6/17/2025House
Amendment HA 1 to HS 2 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/17/2025House
was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 48
6/10/2025House

Bill Text

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6/10/2025
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