Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 162 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

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 died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act will establish the ability for contracted third-party agreements between select qualified private companies and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles to process certain vehicle-related services. This will act as an additional resource if chosen by Delaware residents or their secured interests. For years, Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles has struggled to conduct timely vehicle processing of residents’ titling and registrations, with an average wait time exceeding 4-8 weeks for in-state and out-of-state purchases. With the population now exceeding one million residents, allowing third parties to assist in vehicle processing will ensure timely processing of motor vehicles applications while alleviating the strain on DMV locations and personnel.

Bill Text

Action History

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

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

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Not signed on (57)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 162 do?
This Act will establish the ability for contracted third-party agreements between select qualified private companies and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles to process certain vehicle-related services. This will act as an additional resource if chosen by Delaware residents or their secured interests. For years, Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles has struggled to conduct timely vehicle processing of residents’ titling and registrations, with an average wait time exceeding 4-8 weeks for in-state and out-of-state purchases. With the population now exceeding one million residents, allowing third parties to assist in vehicle processing will ensure timely processing of motor vehicles applications while alleviating the strain on DMV locations and personnel.
Who sponsors SB 162?
SB 162 is sponsored by John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), and Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 162?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 162?
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