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Introduced
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
In Committee
06/28/2023
06/28/2023
Crossed Over
06/27/2023
06/27/2023
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
152nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Delaware is one of five states that does not have an open container law, which is in direct violation of federal regulations. This Bill bans open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles and provides a civil penalty for an offense. A violation of this section would not be entered on an individuals driving record.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Delaware Code to ban the possession of open or unsealed containers of alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of motor vehicles, with certain exceptions. It establishes a civil penalty of $50 for violations, which will not be included on the individual's driving record or considered by the Department in any proceedings related to their driver's license. The bill aims to address the lack of an open container law in Delaware, which is in violation of federal regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Timothy Dukes (R)*,
Valerie Longhurst (D)*,
Paul Baumbach (D),
Stephanie Bolden (D),
Frank Cooke (D),
Kevin Hensley (R),
Gerald Hocker (R),
Kendra Johnson (D),
Dave Lawson (R),
Ed Osienski (D),
Danny Short (R),
Bryan Shupe (R),
Dave Wilson (R),
Last Action
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate (on 06/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130177 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=130177&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB119 |
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