HB 388 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE LOSS OF DRIVERS' LICENSES DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES.
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Summary
This bill changes the procedure for individuals who must stop driving due to a medical condition. Instead of physically surrendering their driver's license, medically disqualified individuals may retain the physical license for identification purposes by signing an affidavit acknowledging they are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. This change eliminates the need for some individuals to purchase a separate identification card during their driving suspension period. The bill also makes technical corrections to conform with Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards.
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Official abstract
This Act seeks to address the undue burden placed on individuals who are required to surrender their driver's license due to a medical condition. Under current law, individuals must physically surrender their license, often during already traumatic circumstances, and are then, in some cases, required to purchase a separate identification card to maintain a valid form of ID during the suspension period. This Act allows a medically disqualified individual to retain the individual's physical driver’s license for identification purposes by signing an affidavit acknowledging the individual is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle. This approach balances public safety with compassion, streamlines administrative processes, and eliminates unnecessary costs for affected individuals. This Act also makes technical corrections to existing law to conform to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors (9)
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Apr 30, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House · lower
- May 19, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 9, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT · lower
- Jun 9, 2026 Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 18, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 24, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
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