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DE HB280

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nnamdi Chukwuocha

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a voluntary "hidden disability" notation with a butterfly symbol on Delaware driver's licenses and identification cards, allowing individuals with nonapparent disabilities to discreetly communicate their needs during law enforcement interactions.

  • Named "Eric's ID Law" after Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a young Black autistic man who advocated for the measure alongside his mother Linda Carpenter-Grantham.

  • Requires parental or guardian written permission for the designation to be placed on licenses or IDs of individuals under 18 years of age.

  • Mandates police officer training on recognizing the disability notation and best practices for safe interactions during traffic stops involving persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

  • Directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to consult with disability advocacy groups on the notation design and conduct public outreach, with full implementation required within 6 months of enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 And Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driver's License Or Identification Card Information.

Last Action

Amendment HA 1 to HB 280 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

4/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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