Bill Commons

DE SB 140

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · upper

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Quick answers

Did DE SB 140 pass?

Not yet. DE SB 140 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-13): Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

What is DE SB 140 about?

This Act prohibits the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from promulgating rules and regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023.

Who sponsors DE SB 140?

Lyndon D. Yearick, Daniel B. Short, David L. Wilson and 6 others are the primary sponsors of DE SB 140, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Description

This Act prohibits the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from promulgating rules and regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023.

Introduced
2025-05-13
Latest action
2025-05-13 — Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Lyndon D. Yearickprimary
  • Daniel B. Shortprimary
  • David L. Wilsonprimary
  • Bryant L. Richardsonprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsonprimary
  • Stell Parker Selbyprimary
  • Franklin D. Cookeprimary
  • Valerie Jones Giltnerprimary
  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Eric Bucksoncosponsor
  • Gerald W. Hockercosponsor
  • Dave G. Lawsoncosponsor
  • Bryant L. Richardsoncosponsor
  • David L. Wilsoncosponsor
  • Daniel B. Shortcosponsor
  • Lyndon D. Yearickcosponsor

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  1. 2025-05-13

    Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

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Official source

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142271

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