DelawareHS 2 for HB 48 w/ HA 1153rd 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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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Permits and ADA rules for accessible parking

Accessible spaces required by the ADA must meet the 2010 ADA Standards and any state or local building rules. Before you add or change accessible parking, you must get a county or town permit. One later restripe may skip a permit if nothing else changes and the site stays compliant. The agency must verify compliance by inspection or by reviewing photos and documents. State facilities covered by the Architectural Accessibility Act can use a Board approval letter instead of a local permit. All noncompliant spaces must be fixed within five years of the law’s effective date. Counties and towns can fine up to $500, but they must allow 90 days to fix the problem first.

Tougher accessible parking rules and fines

Only vehicles used by the person named on a valid disability plate or placard may use accessible spaces. Out-of-state plates or placards count, and organizations may use a space when the entitled person is a passenger. Parking in the striped access aisle is illegal, and fake or altered plates or placards and letting others use yours are banned. Spaces must be marked with a vertical sign 5–7 feet high and at least 12 by 18 inches. Property owners and police can tow violators, and the vehicle owner pays tow and storage costs. Fines are $250 for the first offense and $500 after; repeat violations can mean 10–30 days in jail, and disability plates or placards can be suspended up to six months or revoked.

Standard accessible parking signs and enforcement

The State sets rules requiring people and businesses to put up and keep accessible parking signs that match the law. Each sign must show the current maximum fines. Local rules must include penalties and start with a written warning; if not fixed in 30 days, an officer may issue a summons or seek a warrant. A town may adopt its county’s rules and add stricter local rules, but it cannot weaken them.

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 • 7/1/2025

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

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6/10/2025
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