SB 20 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Shannon Morris (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Andria L. Bennett, and Michael Ramone.

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Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 20 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 AND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PARKING.

Last action September 15, 2021 — Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
8 sponsors

2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This Act clarifies that a person with a special license plate or permit for persons with disabilities may park for an unlimited period where the length of time is otherwise limited and must be able to park in a metered parking space for at least 1 hour. This Act clarifies that it is a violation of the state equal accommodations law to prohibit parking as authorized for a person with a special license plate or permit for persons with disabilities. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies parking rights for individuals with disabilities and reinforces protections against discrimination in parking access.

Section 6-4504

a person who does not allow parking by a holder of a special license plate or permit for persons with disabilities as allowed under § 2134 through § 2135 of Title 21 is engaged in an unlawful practice under this chapter. → A sign that prohibits parking by a holder of a special license plate or permit for persons with disabilities as allowed under § 2134 through § 2135 of Title 21 is a violation under paragraph (b)a. of this section.

This change specifies that signs prohibiting parking for disability license plate holders are violations of the law.
Section 21-2134

~~a. Restricted for use by persons with disabilities which limit or impair the ability to walk and in walk.~~ → a. Restricted for use by persons with disabilities which limit or impair the ability to walk.

This change corrects the wording for clarity on usage restrictions for parking by persons with disabilities.
Section 21-2134

~~For an unlimited period in an unmetered parking spaces or zones space or zone restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; furthermore, if such a permitted.~~ → For an unlimited period in an unmetered parking space or zone restricted as to the length of parking time permitted.

This change clarifies the unlimited parking rights of individuals with disability permits in unmetered spaces.
Section 21-2134

~~park in any of the following places:~~ → may not park in any of the following places:

This change clarifies the prohibitions regarding where vehicles bearing special license plates cannot park.
Section 21-2135

~~a. Restricted to use only by persons with disabilities and in disabilities.~~ → a. Restricted to use only by persons with disabilities.

This change corrects the phrasing regarding restricted parking for persons with disabilities.
Section 21-2135

~~may not park: park in any of the following places:~~ → may not park in any of the following places:

This change clarifies the language prohibiting parking in certain areas for individuals with disability permits.

Action History

September 15, 2021
Signed by Governor
June 23, 2021
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
June 18, 2021
Suspension of Rules in House
April 28, 2021
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
March 19, 2021
Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
March 18, 2021
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
March 10, 2021
Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
January 12, 2021
Introduced and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 54 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Brian Pettyjohn Republican
Michael Ramone

Co-sponsors (6)

Gerald W. Hocker Republican
Nicole Poore Democratic
David L. Wilson Republican
Shannon Morris Republican
Michael F. Smith Republican
Andria L. Bennett

Not signed on (54)

54 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

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June 23, 2021

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	13	0	0	0
Democratic	16	0	0	0
Republican	11	0	0	1
Total	40	0	0	1
% of votes cast	98%	0%	0%	2%

How each member voted (41)

Member	Party	Vote
Andria L. Bennett	—	Yea
David Bentz	—	Yea
Gerald L. Brady	—	Yea
John A. Kowalko	—	Yea
John L. Mitchell	—	Yea
Michael Ramone	—	Yea
Paul S. Baumbach	—	Yea
Peter C. Schwartzkopf	—	Yea
Ruth Briggs King	—	Yea
Sean Matthews	—	Yea
Sherry Dorsey Walker	—	Yea
Stephen Smyk	—	Yea
Valerie Longhurst	—	Yea
Debra Heffernan	Democratic	Yea
Edward S. Osienski	Democratic	Yea
Eric Morrison	Democratic	Yea
Franklin D. Cooke	Democratic	Yea
Kendra Johnson	Democratic	Yea
Kimberly Williams	Democratic	Yea
Krista Griffith	Democratic	Yea
Larry Lambert	Democratic	Yea
Madinah Wilson-Anton	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Minor-Brown	Democratic	Yea
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha	Democratic	Yea
Sean M. Lynn	Democratic	Yea
Sherae'a Moore	Democratic	Yea
Stephanie T. Bolden	Democratic	Yea
William Bush	Democratic	Yea
William J. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Bryan W. Shupe	Republican	Not Voting
Charles S Postles Jr.	Republican	Yea
Daniel B. Short	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman	Republican	Yea
Jesse R. Vanderwende	Republican	Yea
Kevin S Hensley	Republican	Yea
Lyndon D. Yearick	Republican	Yea
Michael F. Smith	Republican	Yea
Richard G. Collins	Republican	Yea
Ronald E. Gray	Republican	Yea
Shannon Morris	Republican	Yea
Timothy D. Dukes	Republican	Yea

Official roll call →

SM

March 18, 2021

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	5	0	0	0
Democratic	11	0	0	0
Republican	5	0	0	0
Total	21	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (21)

Member	Party	Vote
Bruce C. Ennis	—	Yea
Colin Bonini	—	Yea
Ernesto B Lopez	—	Yea
Kyle Evans Gay	—	Yea
Sarah McBride	—	Yea
Bryan Townsend	Democratic	Yea
Darius J. Brown	Democratic	Yea
David P. Sokola	Democratic	Yea
John "Jack" Walsh	Democratic	Yea
Laura V. Sturgeon	Democratic	Yea
Marie Pinkney	Democratic	Yea
Nicole Poore	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	Yea
David L. Wilson	Republican	Yea
Gerald W. Hocker	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 20 do?: This Act clarifies that a person with a special license plate or permit for persons with disabilities may park for an unlimited period where the length of time is otherwise limited and must be able to park in a metered parking space for at least 1 hour. This Act clarifies that it is a violation of the state equal accommodations law to prohibit parking as authorized for a person with a special license plate or permit for persons with disabilities. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Who sponsors SB 20?: SB 20 is sponsored by Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Gerald W. Hocker (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), Shannon Morris (Republican), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Andria L. Bennett, and Michael Ramone.
What is the current status of SB 20?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2021. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 20
Jurisdiction: Delaware
Session: 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 12, 2021
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Brian Pettyjohn

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