DelawareAN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 AND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRIVING RESTRICTIONS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
What it does
In a state of emergency, getting information to the public as quickly as possible is vital to the safety of the community. This Act provides protections to those who provide these essential communication and broadcasting services by deeming them "first informers." Under this Act, first informers are exempt from driving restrictions that the Governor may impose during a state of emergency.
More detail
This Act also reorganizes provisions of Chapter 31 of Title 20 for clarity and makes additional technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 22Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 15Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESMajor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 8Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 8 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 8Amendment HA 1 to SB 49 - Passed In House by Voice VoteMajor
- May 6Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 15Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in HouseMinor
- Apr 10Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 26Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jan 23Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in SenateIntroduced