HB363

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Residential Speed Limits.

Final Passage·6/24/26

Delaware HB363 amends speed limits in business and residential districts to 25 and 20 miles per hour, respectively.

Delaware HB363 modifies Title 21 of the Delaware Code to allow local authorities to set speed limits based on engineering and traffic investigations. It establishes a 25 miles per hour limit in business districts and a 20 miles per hour limit in residential districts. The new residential speed limit cannot be enforced until new signs are posted or five years from the act's effective date, whichever comes first.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 21–0 · Jun 24
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 18

12:00 PM

Environment, Energy & Transportation

Jun 9

11:00 AM

Public Safety & Homeland Security

History

Jun 24

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 18

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

Jun 11

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 363 - Passed In House by Voice Vote