Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 277: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY DURING TRAFFIC STOPS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 277 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY DURING TRAFFIC STOPS. Primary sponsor: DeShanna Neal (Democratic), Dan Cruce (Democratic). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShanna Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Darius Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Eric Buckson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Ron Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Dave Lawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Shannon Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Trey Paradee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nicole Poore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Laura Sturgeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable
- Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House