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DE HB164

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes new annual registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles: electric motor vehicles pay $110-$900 extra depending on weight, plug-in hybrids pay $85-$600, non-plug-in hybrids pay $60-$480, and other fuel vehicles (propane, natural gas, hydrogen, etc.) pay $110-$900

  • Increases driver's license fees from $40 to $50 for an 8-year license, commercial driver's license fees from $48 to $55, and various other DMV fees including replacement identification cards from $5 to $10 and taxicab authorization fees from $3.45 to $10

  • Raises the motor vehicle document fee (title transfer tax) from $4.25 to $5.25 per $100 of purchase price

  • Creates new dealer license fees of $100 for initial applications and $50 for renewals, and requires nonprofit organizations to pay a one-time $200 setup fee for special registration plates

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025, with transition provisions allowing vehicles sold before that date to be processed at the prior fee rates through October 31, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 21 And 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicles.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Transportation6/12/2025
Transportation5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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