Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 87: DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE DELAWARE STATE POLICE, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN DELAWARE TO COLLABORATE WITH NEIGHBORNG STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING ISSUE OF COUNTERFEIT LICENSE PLATES AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO PROTECT DELAWARE DRIVERS FROM FRAUDULENT USE OF THEIR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS.
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Plain-language summary
SCR 87 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE DELAWARE STATE POLICE, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN DELAWARE TO COLLABORATE WITH NEIGHBORNG STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING ISSUE OF COUNTERFEIT LICENSE PLATES AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO PROTECT DELAWARE DRIVERS FROM FRAUDULENT USE OF THEIR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS. Primary sponsor: Dave Sokola (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2025): Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution requires the Delaware Department of Transportation, the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Delaware Department of Justice, the Delaware State Police, and other law enforcement agencies to collaborate with state transportation departments, law enforcement agencies, and other interested stakeholders in neighboring states and across the region to develop a strategy to address the growing issue of counterfeit Delaware license plates, and protect Delaware drivers from the fraudulent use of their vehicle registrations. The Resolution also requires the Department of Transportation and the Division of Motor Vehicles to submit a final report to the General Assembly, the Governor, the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services, and the Delaware Public Archives, no later than June 30, 2026, detailing their actions, partnerships, findings, and any recommendations for legislation or resource needs to improve enforcement, data sharing, victim support, and other relevant matters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sokola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jeff Hilovsky | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Gerald Hocker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
- Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Transportation Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Introduced in Senate