Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 406: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 406 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Bill Bush (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 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 auto insurance protections by prohibiting carriers from limiting repair or replacement work to particular facilities, individuals, or business establishments as a condition of payment of a claim. This Act makes technical corrections to conform the statute with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bill Carson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bryant Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| 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: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 6 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House