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DelawareSB 255153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TINTING OF MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS, OR SIDE WINGS.

Sponsored By: Eric Buckson (Republican)

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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Drivers can use darker window tint

Front side windows and side wings beside and forward of the driver can use tint letting at least 35% of light through, down from 70%. Rear side windows and the rear window can use any tint level, including 0% light transmission. Transparent tint is allowed along the windshield's top edge, but cannot extend into the AS-1 area defined by the federal standard. A signed statement from a licensed medical practitioner confirming medical necessity remains a defense for installing or keeping tint. Existing exemptions remain for anodized glass in antique vehicles or street rods, and for designated antique, classic, or street-rod vehicles insured under Delaware's vehicle-insurance law.

Officers gain a broader vehicle tint exemption

Any vehicle operated by a law-enforcement officer defined in Delaware law is exempt from these tint requirements. The exemption replaces narrower coverage for specified police K-9 or surveillance vehicles. It depends on who operates the vehicle, not just whether it is a designated police vehicle.

Safety glass rules cover more vehicle windows

Delaware's safety-glass rule covers windshields, front side windows, side wings, rear side windows, and rear windows. The glass must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205 as it applied when the vehicle was made. Vehicles with glass that fails this standard cannot be driven on Delaware public highways, roads, or streets. Owners may need to replace noncompliant glass before driving.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Ronald E. Gray

    Republican • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. SS 1 for SB 255 - Signed by Governor

    8/17/2026Governor

  2. SS 1 for SB 255 - Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 NO 1 ABSENT

    7/1/2026House

  3. SS 1 for SB 255 - Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits

    6/16/2026House

  4. SS 1 for SB 255 - Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

    6/4/2026House

  5. SS 1 for SB 255 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/21/2026Senate

  6. SS 1 for SB 255 - Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

    5/20/2026Senate

  7. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 255

    5/7/2026Senate

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

    3/11/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/11/2026

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