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DE SB306

Bill

Status

Passed

7/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DeLuca

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-tiered driving restriction system during emergencies: Level 1 (Warning - exercise extra caution), Level 2 (Restriction - essential personnel and waiver holders only), and Level 3 (Ban - first responders and essential personnel only)

  • Level 3 Driving Ban violations carry criminal sanctions under 20 Del. C. §3125, while Level 2 Driving Restriction violations result in motor vehicle penalties under 21 Del. C. §4176C

  • Prohibits employers from terminating, reprimanding, or disciplining employees who fail to report to work during a Level 3 Driving Ban or Level 2 Driving Restriction (if not granted a waiver)

  • Authorizes the Governor to issue different restriction levels for different areas of the state based on varying severity of conditions

  • Requires the Delaware Department of Emergency Management to provide public education on the three restriction levels and associated penalties; effective 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 20, Chapter 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Emergency Management.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Administration6/25/2010
Judiciary6/23/2010

Full Bill Text

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