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DE HB175

DE HB175
An Act To Amend Titles 9, 21, And 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Accessible Parking Spaces.


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Introduced
05/18/2023
In Committee
05/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024

Introduced Session

152nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

This Act adds provisions to Title 21 defining accessible parking spaces, incorporating federal standards for accessible parking spaces found in the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable regulations. The Act also provides additional requirements that enhance these standards and better reflect the needs of persons with disabilities in Delaware. The Act increases the penalty associated with violating the statute that prohibits individuals who do not possess a parking placard or special license plate from parking in accessible parking spaces, or in the access aisles located next to accessible parking spaces. This Act adds provisions in Titles 9 and 22 to require county and municipal governments to adopt regulations and ordinances incorporating these requirements for accessible parking spaces, including the requirement that property owners have a permit and process to ensure compliance for new or modified accessible parking spaces, in order to increase compliance and uniformity statewide.

AI Summary

This bill amends Titles 9, 21, and 22 of the Delaware Code to establish new requirements for the design, construction, signage, and maintenance of accessible parking spaces. It requires that accessible parking spaces be clearly marked with signs, pavement markings, and access aisles, and that new or altered accessible spaces be approved by the relevant county or municipal authority. The bill also increases the fines for parking violations in accessible spaces and provides additional enforcement mechanisms for state and local governments.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 11 On Its Merits (on 06/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Government Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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