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DE SB49

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "first informers" (broadcast engineers and on-air employees of FCC-licensed radio or television stations engaged in broadcasting or equipment maintenance) as a new category of personnel exempt from driving restrictions during states of emergency

  • Formally defines "essential personnel" in the Delaware Code as those necessary to maintain core government functions and provide public utility services, health care, emergency broadcasting, and food and fuel deliveries during emergencies

  • Exempts first responders, first informers, and essential personnel from Level 3 Driving Bans and Level 2 Driving Restrictions activated by the Governor during emergencies

  • Prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who fail to report to work during activated driving bans or restrictions, unless the employer has obtained a waiver

  • Requires the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to promulgate rules and regulations for implementing emergency driving restrictions

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 20 And Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Driving Restrictions During A State Of Emergency.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security4/15/2025
Environment, Energy & Transportation1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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