Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 471: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 RELATING TO REGULATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 471 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 RELATING TO REGULATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Kerri Harris (Democratic), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 3 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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Cooke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Ed Osienski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 3 to HB 471 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 3 to HB 471 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 471 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 2 to HB 471 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 471 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 471 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 On Its Merits
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