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DE SB36
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Car Purchase Contract Cancellation Option Agreements.
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Introduced
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
In Committee
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
153rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
This Act requires dealers to offer car buyers the opportunity to purchase a contract cancellation option agreement. The contract cancellation option agreement must allow buyers to cancel a car purchase no less than 3 business days after the dealer delivers the car to the buyer. The cost of the contract cancellation option is based on the cash sale price of the car. A dealer may also charge a restocking fee, based on the cash sale price, if a consumer cancels the car purchase. But the cost of the contract cancellation option must be credited to any restocking fee. If a consumer chooses to buy a car at the end of a lease and then exercises a contract cancellation option, a dealer may charge to that consumer any amount that would have been due under the lease for excess mileage, unrepaired damage, and excess wear and tear. The dealer must keep any trade-in motor vehicles through the end of the cancellation period.
AI Summary
This bill requires car dealers in Delaware to offer buyers a contract cancellation option agreement when selling used or new vehicles for personal use. The agreement allows buyers to return a vehicle within three business days of purchase without providing a specific reason. The cost of this cancellation option varies based on the vehicle's cash sale price, ranging from $75 for vehicles under $5,000 to 5% of the price for vehicles over $100,000. Buyers must pay a restocking fee if they choose to cancel, which is capped at different amounts depending on the vehicle's price. If the buyer was previously leasing the vehicle, additional fees for excess mileage, unrepaired damage, and wear and tear may be charged. The cancellation option agreement must include specific details such as the vehicle's identification information, cancellation period, restocking fee, mileage limits, and conditions for return. The dealer must refund the cash sale price minus the restocking fee and return any trade-in vehicle if the buyer cancels the purchase. The law aims to provide consumers with more flexibility and protection when purchasing a vehicle by giving them a short window to reconsider their purchase.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Environment, Energy & Transportation (11:00:00 5/7/2025 Senate Hearing Room) (on 05/07/2025)
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State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141752 |
BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=141752&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=SB36 |
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