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HB 277 Delaware House · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY DURING TRAFFIC STOPS.

Summary
This Act codifies the Delaware State Police program that makes available a “blue envelope” for use by a person with a disability. The intent of this program is to increase safety for both officers and persons with a disability during a traffic stop. The envelope contains written information for officers regarding interacting with a person with a disability, as well as guidance for the person with a disability on safe interactions with law-enforcement during a traffic stop. The envelope is sized to be able to contain a driver’s license, motor vehicle registration card, and insurance identification card and other related documents.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCodifies 'blue envelope' program for safer traffic stops involving people with disabilities, enhancing officer-public communication and safety - aligns with civil rights and accountability in law enforcement interactions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances traffic stop safety for persons with disabilities through 'blue envelope' program, improving vehicle interaction protocols during law enforcement encounters.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Signed Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2026 · House Mar 17, 2026

How they voted

20–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
Mar 26, 2026
D Democratic15
14 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican6
6 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Apr 23, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
lower
26 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brian Pettyjohn
Brian Pettyjohn
RRepublican
DE
19
P
Photo of Bryan Townsend
Bryan Townsend
DDemocratic
DE
11
P
Photo of Bryant Richardson
Bryant Richardson
RRepublican
DE
21
P
Photo of Claire Snyder-Hall
Claire Snyder-Hall
DDemocratic
DE
14
P
Photo of Cyndie Romer
Cyndie Romer
DDemocratic
DE
25
P
Photo of Darius Brown
Darius Brown
DDemocratic
DE
2
P
Photo of Dave Lawson
Dave Lawson
RRepublican
DE
15
P
Photo of Dave Sokola
Dave Sokola
DDemocratic
DE
8
P
Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of DeShanna Neal
DeShanna Neal
DDemocratic
DE
13
P
Photo of Eric Morrison
Eric Morrison
DDemocratic
DE
27
P
Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
P
Photo of Jack Walsh
Jack Walsh
DDemocratic
DE
9
P
Photo of Josue Ortega
Josue Ortega
DDemocratic
DE
3
P
Photo of Laura Sturgeon
Laura Sturgeon
DDemocratic
DE
4
P
Photo of Mara Gorman
Mara Gorman
DDemocratic
DE
23
P
Photo of Marie Pinkney
Marie Pinkney
DDemocratic
DE
13
P
Photo of Melanie Ross Levin
Melanie Ross Levin
DDemocratic
DE
10
P
Photo of Nicole Poore
Nicole Poore
DDemocratic
DE
12
P
Photo of Ray Seigfried
Ray Seigfried
DDemocratic
DE
5
P
Photo of Ron Gray
Ron Gray
RRepublican
DE
38
P
Photo of Russ Huxtable
Russ Huxtable
DDemocratic
DE
6
P
Photo of Shannon Morris
Shannon Morris
RRepublican
DE
30
P
Photo of Spiros Mantzavinos
Spiros Mantzavinos
DDemocratic
DE
7
P
Photo of Stell Selby
Stell Selby
DDemocratic
DE
20
P
Photo of Trey Paradee
Trey Paradee
DDemocratic
DE
17