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Delaware Senate Bill 49
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 20 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving Restrictions During A State Of Emergency.
Became Law
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Signed by Governor on May 22, 2025
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Senate Votes (2)
House Votes (1)
Summary
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. 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.
Actions (9)
05/22/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
05/15/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
05/08/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 33 YES 8 ABSENT
05/08/2025
House
Amendment HA 1 to SB 49 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
05/06/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
04/15/2025
House
Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
04/10/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
03/26/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
01/23/2025
Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
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May 28, 2025 2:14:46 PM