SB189

Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Unfair Practices In The Insurance Business.

Final Passage·6/23/26

SB189 amends Delaware insurance law to allow individuals to rescind a release of claim for motor vehicle accident injuries within 15 days.

SB189 amends Title 18 of the Delaware Code to modify the process for releasing claims in motor vehicle accident cases. It allows individuals to rescind a signed release of claim within 15 days if done without attorney assistance or a power of attorney. The bill also mandates that any release of liability must include a notice of the individual's right to rescind, either on the release document or settlement check, or via written communication if neither exists. The changes take effect six months after the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–1 · Jun 23
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

11:00 AM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

Jun 23

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT

Jun 16

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits

May 14

House

Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House