Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 13 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 362 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRUCK PARKING.

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Matt Meyer (Democratic) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    15 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill clarifies truck parking regulations and penalties in Delaware.

This bill amends regulations regarding truck parking, making penalties applicable in both residential and non-residential areas. It specifies that truck tractors may be treated like trailers regarding stopping and parking on highways.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Truck drivers may need to be more aware of parking regulations in different districts to avoid penalties.
  • Families: Residents may experience fewer truck parking violations in their neighborhoods due to clarified regulations.
  • Small Business: Businesses that rely on trucking may need to consider updated parking rules when planning deliveries.

Summary

This Act clarifies that penalties associated with section 4512 of Title 21, relating to truck parking, are applicable to parking violations in both residence and non-residence districts. This Act further clarifies that truck tractors (with and without attached trailers) may be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking on highways in the same manner as trailers and semitrailers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable

  4. Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 31 YES 10 ABSENT

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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15 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 47 not signed on

Sponsors (15)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (47)

47 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

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Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 15000
Republican 5001
Total 20001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Bryan Townsend Democratic Yea
Daniel Cruce Democratic Yea
Darius J. Brown Democratic Yea
David P. Sokola Democratic Yea
John "Jack" Walsh Democratic Yea
Kyra L. Hoffner Democratic Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic Yea
Marie Pinkney Democratic Yea
Nicole Poore Democratic Yea
Ray Seigfried Democratic Yea
Russell Huxtable Democratic Yea
S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic Yea
Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic Yea
Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic Yea
Trey Paradee Democratic Yea
Brian Pettyjohn Republican Yea
Bryant L. Richardson Republican Yea
Dave G. Lawson Republican Not Voting
David L. Wilson Republican Yea
Eric Buckson Republican Yea
Gerald W. Hocker Republican Yea

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Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 24003
Republican 7007
Total 310010
% of votes cast 76%0%0%24%
How each member voted (41)
Member Party Vote
Alonna Berry Democratic Yea
Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic Yea
Cyndie Romer Democratic Yea
DeShanna U Neal Democratic Not Voting
Debra Heffernan Democratic Yea
Edward S. Osienski Democratic Yea
Eric Morrison Democratic Not Voting
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Franklin D. Cooke Democratic Yea
Josue O Ortega Democratic Yea
Kamela T Smith Democratic Yea
Kendra Johnson Democratic Yea
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Yea
Kimberly Williams Democratic Yea
Krista Griffith Democratic Yea
Larry Lambert Democratic Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic Yea
Mara Gorman Democratic Yea
Melanie Ross Levin Democratic Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic Yea
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Yea
Sherae'a Moore Democratic Yea
Sophie Phillips Democratic Not Voting
Stephanie T. Bolden Democratic Yea
William Bush Democratic Yea
William J. Carson Democratic Yea
Bryan W. Shupe Republican Yea
Charles S Postles Jr. Republican Yea
Daniel B. Short Republican Not Voting
Jeff Hilovsky Republican Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende Republican Not Voting
Kevin S Hensley Republican Not Voting
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Not Voting
Michael F. Smith Republican Yea
Richard G. Collins Republican Not Voting
Ronald E. Gray Republican Yea
Shannon Morris Republican Not Voting
Timothy D. Dukes Republican Not Voting
Valerie Jones Giltner Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 362 do?
This Act clarifies that penalties associated with section 4512 of Title 21, relating to truck parking, are applicable to parking violations in both residence and non-residence districts. This Act further clarifies that truck tractors (with and without attached trailers) may be prohibited from stopping, standing, or parking on highways in the same manner as trailers and semitrailers.
Who sponsors HB 362?
HB 362 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Darius J. Brown (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Ray Seigfried (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), and Alonna Berry (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 362?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2026. Enacted.
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