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DelawareSB 88153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RULES OF THE ROAD.

Sponsored By: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

Vehicle owners get longer toll deadlines

Registered vehicle owners become liable for an unpaid toll violation on day 61 after the payment notice is sent. This replaces day 31 after the violation itself, giving owners more time to resolve the matter before a court summons. Delaware’s transportation department or its designee can send the notice; the Delaware River & Bay Authority or its designee handles Delaware Memorial Bridge violations. Notices go by regular mail to the owner’s address on file with Delaware’s motor vehicle agency or another jurisdiction’s licensing agency. They must explain the alleged violation, including its date, time, and location. The rule covers violations identified by visual observation, video, or other vehicle identification methods when the toll and required administrative fee remain unpaid.

Vehicle owners face toll processing fees

The toll processor can include a reasonable administrative fee in a notice requesting payment of an unpaid toll. The fee is capped at $25 and is added to the toll owed. The law allows the fee but does not require it in every case.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Darius J. Brown

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Cruce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Gerald W. Hocker

    Republican • Senate

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dave G. Lawson

    Republican • Senate

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Spiros Mantzavinos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

  • Trey Paradee

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian Pettyjohn

    Republican • Senate

  • Sophie Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryant L. Richardson

    Republican • Senate

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Sherae'a Moore

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/24/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT

    5/22/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits

    5/14/2025House

  4. Assigned to Transportation Committee in House

    4/16/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    4/15/2025Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    4/9/2025Senate

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

    4/3/2025Senate

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