Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB189: Insurance/Settlements/Auto Accidents/Rescind Approval
Status: Signed into law, September 24, 2026
ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.
What the bill says
To amend title 18 of the delaware code relating to unfair practices in the insurance business.
From the introduced text, June 19, 2025:
TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS. Section 1. Amend § 2322, Title 18 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 2322 Release of claim or settlement agreement by injured persons in automobile accidents (a) A release of a claim of an individual for injuries resulting from an automobile accident, signed by the individual within 30 days of the infliction of the injuries without the assistance or guidance of an attorney at law, and without any power of attorney to or contract of employment with an attorney at law, with reference to recovery of damages resulting from the accident, may be rescinded by the injured individual within 60 days after the date on which the individual signed the document, or, if no release is signed, within 60 days from the cashing of a settlement check or transfer of electronic funds. (b) For a recission under subsection (a) of this section to be effective, all of the following must be satisfied: (1) The notice of rescission must be in writing to the releasee, or to the releasee's legal representative or insurance carrier. (2) The injured individual must return to the releasee or releasee's legal representative or insurance carrier …
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Nnamdi Chukwuocha (D, 1)
- Bryan Townsend (D, 11)
Latest actions
- : SS 1 for SB 189 - Signed by Governor
- : SS 1 for SB 189 - Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT
- : SS 1 for SB 189 - Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits
- : SS 1 for SB 189 - Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
- : SS 1 for SB 189 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : SS 1 for SB 189 - - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 189
- : Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 189
- : Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- : Amendment SA 1 to SB 189 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Votes
- Passed (SM) (May 13, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB189?
- SB189 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Insurance/Settlements/Auto Accidents/Rescind Approval.
- What does SB189 do?
- In its own words: To amend title 18 of the delaware code relating to unfair practices in the insurance business.
- What is the status of SB189?
- Signed into law as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: SS 1 for SB 189 - Signed by Governor (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB189?
- Nicole Poore (D, 12), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB189?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142584
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