Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 348: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 348 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Sophie Phillips (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Stephanie Hansen (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 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 updates the electric vehicle rebate program administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in light of changes to federal policies and market forces affecting electric vehicle deployment. The bill provides the Department with additional flexibility to set rebate amounts and improve programmatic offerings. The bill also allows enhanced rebates for an eventual program targeting lower income families.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“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: 16 YES 5 NO
- Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 13 NO 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House