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DE SB106

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to suspend fines (in whole or in part) for uninsured driving violations if the defendant provides evidence of securing insurance between the date of charge and sentencing.

  • Maintains automatic minimum fines of $1,500-$2,000 for first offenses and $3,000-$4,000 for subsequent offenses within 3 years, with 6-month license suspension for both.

  • Prohibits fine suspension for violations lasting 30 or more consecutive days unless the defendant proves the insurance company failed to send required notice to the named insured.

  • Requires driving privileges to remain suspended until the convicted person provides proof of insurance to the Division of Motor Vehicles, regardless of other penalties.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Requirement Of Insurance For All Motor Vehicles.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits

6/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/20/2019
Transportation6/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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