Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 46: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
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Plain-language summary
SB 46 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES. Primary sponsor: Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act prohibits any autonomous vehicle that requires a Class A commercial driver license without an O restriction from being operated on a Delaware highway for testing purposes, transporting goods, or transporting passengers without a human safety operator being physically present within the autonomous vehicle. A two-thirds vote requirement is required under Section 28 of Article IV of the Delaware Constitution.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Eric Morrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| 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
- Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Transportation Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 4 Favorable
- Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate