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DE HB280
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nnamdi Chukwuocha
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires parental or guardian written permission for the designation to be placed on licenses or IDs of individuals under 18 years of age.
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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.
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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