Motorized Scooter Regulation Amendment
Summary
Delaware Governor signed HB266 on March 27, 2026, amending Title 21 of the Delaware Code to establish a regulatory framework for motorized scooters. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers with strong bipartisan support from 14 sponsors across both parties.
What changed
HB266 amends Title 21 of the Delaware Code to create a legal framework for motorized scooters on Delaware roads. The bill establishes registration requirements, equipment standards, and operational guidelines for motorized scooter use. The legislation passed the House 41-0 and 39-0 (after amendment), and the Senate 21-0, with 8 sponsors from each party.
Riders and retailers should review the new operational requirements for motorized scooters under Delaware law. Retailers selling motorized scooters should verify compliance with any equipment standards established by the bill. No specific compliance deadline was identified in the available bill text.
What to do next
- Review motorized scooter operational requirements under amended Title 21
- Verify equipment standards compliance for inventory
- Update any existing company policies to align with new state regulations
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Delaware / HB266 Signed by Governor HB266 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-27
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motorized Scooters.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber House
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Sponsors
Josue Ortega (Rep - D) Franklin Cooke (Rep - D) Darius Brown (Sen - D) Kendra Johnson (Rep - D) Eric Morrison (Rep - D) DeShanna Neal (Rep - D) Sophie Phillips (Rep - D) Stephanie Bolden (Rep - D) Larry Lambert (Rep - D) Kerri Harris (Rep - D) Stephanie Hansen (Sen - D) Elizabeth Lockman (Sen - D) Daniel Cruce (Sen - D) Eric Buckson (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-03-27 Signed by Governor 2026-03-17 H Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT 2026-03-12 S Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES 2026-03-12 S Amendment SA 1 to HB 266 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES 2026-03-12 S Amendment SA 1 to HB 266 - Introduced and Placed With Bill 2026-03-11 S Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 8 Favorable 2026-01-28 S Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate 2026-01-28 H Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES 2026-01-20 H Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 8 On Its Merits 2026-01-13 H Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
Votes
2026-01-28 House Third Reading Yea: 41 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 Senate Third Reading Yea: 21 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 House Third Reading Yea: 39 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-13 H Public Safety & Homeland Security 2026-01-28 S Environment, Energy & Transportation
Bill Text Versions
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