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DE SB40

Bill

Status

Passed

7/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies penalties for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements in Delaware Code Title 21, Section 2118
  • First offense: fine of $1,500-$2,000 and 6-month license suspension; subsequent offense within 3 years: fine of $3,000-$4,000 and 6-month suspension
  • Allows courts to suspend or reduce minimum fines if defendant proves they secured insurance between the date of charge and sentencing
  • Maintains that minimum fines cannot be suspended if the violation lasted 30 or more consecutive days, unless the insurer failed to send required notice
  • Requires proof of insurance to the Division of Motor Vehicles for driving privilege restoration

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure3/31/2021
Transportation3/9/2021

Full Bill Text

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