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DE HB302

Bill

Status

Passed

8/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases first offense penalty for using electronic communication devices while driving from $50 to $100

  • Increases subsequent offense penalties from $100-$200 range to $200-$300 range

  • Allocates $20 per $100 penalty assessed to the Volunteer Ambulance Company Fund, in addition to existing $10 penalty under Title 11 §4101(j)

  • Allocates 20% of penalties between $200-$300 to the Volunteer Ambulance Company Fund, in addition to existing $10 penalty

  • Removes provision that violations could be excluded from driving records for non-commercial vehicle operators; violations no longer receive motor vehicle points

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Electronic Communication Devices And Penalties.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/15/2016
Public Safety & Homeland Security4/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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