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DE SB51

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies the penalty structure for electronic communication device violations while driving by specifying that subsequent offenses must occur within 2 years of a prior offense to trigger enhanced penalties

  • First offense remains a $100 civil penalty; subsequent offenses within the 2-year window carry penalties of $200-$300

  • Allocates $20 from each $100 penalty to the Volunteer Ambulance Company Fund, plus a separate $10 penalty under existing law

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

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

4/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security5/18/2017
Judicial & Community Affairs3/28/2017

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