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HB 277STATE · DelawareSigned

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY DURING TRAFFIC STOPS.

This Act codifies the Delaware State Police program that makes available a “blue envelope” for use by a person with a disability. The intent of this program is to increase safety for both officers and persons with a disability during a traffic stop. The envelope contains written information for officers regarding interacting with a person with a disability, as well as guidance for the person with a disability on safe interactions with law-enforcement during a traffic stop. The envelope is sized to be able to contain a driver’s license, motor vehicle registration card, and insurance identification card and other related documents.

Voted 4/23/2026View source

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  1. 4/23/2026Signed by Governor
  2. 3/26/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
  3. 3/25/2026Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable
  4. 3/17/2026Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
  5. 3/17/2026Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
  6. 3/10/2026Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits
  7. 1/22/2026Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House