Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 471
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 RELATING TO REGULATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act clarifies that the operation of an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on shared private roadways within communities is presumed non-permissive. It also clarifies the time period for impoundment of an OHV.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 18, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 23, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 3 to HB 471 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 3 to HB 471 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 471 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 471 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 18, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 471 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 471 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 16, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 16, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 On Its Merits - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House