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SB 140 Delaware Senate · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Summary
This Act prohibits the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from promulgating rules and regulations restricting the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware. This Act does not change the emission standards fuel-powered vehicles must currently meet. The provisions of this bill would be retroactive to March 1, 2023.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits restrictions on fuel-powered vehicles, preventing regulatory shifts toward renewable energy adoption and maintaining fossil fuel dominance.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits rules restricting fuel-powered vehicle sales, blocking potential environmental regulations without changing current emissions standards.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits restrictions on fuel-powered vehicle sales, opposing regulatory efforts to limit combustion-engine transportation infrastructure transition.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
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9 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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State
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P
Photo of Brian Pettyjohn
Brian Pettyjohn
RRepublican
DE
19
P
Photo of Bryant Richardson
Bryant Richardson
RRepublican
DE
21
P
Photo of Danny Short
Danny Short
RRepublican
DE
39
P
Photo of Dave Lawson
Dave Lawson
RRepublican
DE
15
P
Photo of Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson
RRepublican
DE
18
P
Photo of Frank Cooke
Frank Cooke
DDemocratic
DE
16
P
Photo of Lyndon Yearick
Lyndon Yearick
RRepublican
DE
34
P
Photo of Stell Selby
Stell Selby
DDemocratic
DE
20
P
Photo of Valerie Giltner
Valerie Giltner
RRepublican
DE
37