Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 140 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

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

Sponsors

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 53 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (53)

53 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 140 do?
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 SB 140?
SB 140 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Valerie Jones Giltner (Republican), and Brian Pettyjohn (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 140?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 140?
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