Delaware SB332: Special License Plates/Transfer/One Owner

What the bill says

An act to amend title 21 of the delaware code relating to special vanity license plates.

From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL VANITY LICENSE PLATES. Section 1. Amend § 2121, Title 21 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as provision for the issuance of special license plates to the owners of motor vehicles who operate amateur radio stations; special vanity plates. ( l ) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the owner of a special vanity license plate may transfer the plate to a new owner as a gift or for consideration. A transfer under this subsection ( l ) is not considered a new issuance or a re-issuance of a special vanity license plate. SYNOPSIS This Act clarifies that special vanity license plates, which in Delaware are personal property, may be transferred from one owner to another without violating a U.S. District Court injunction that bars Delaware from issuing any new special vanity license plates or recalling any that the Division of Motor Vehicles has already issued. Author: Senator Pettyjohn

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Sponsors

• Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19) · primary sponsor
• Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)
• William Carson (D, 28)
• Daniel Short (R, 39)
• Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
• Bryant Richardson (R, 21)
• John Walsh (D, 9)
• David Wilson (R, 18)
• Alonna Berry (D, 20)
• Richard Collins (R, 41)

Latest actions

1. September 16, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. July 1, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
3. July 1, 2026: Suspension of Rules in Senate
4. July 1, 2026: Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
5. July 1, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to SB 332 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6. July 1, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to SB 332 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
7. June 16, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 6 On Its Merits
8. June 11, 2026: Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
9. June 11, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
10. June 10, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

Votes

• Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 41 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (June 11, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB332?

SB332 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Special License Plates/Transfer/One Owner.

What does SB332 do?

In its own words: An act to amend title 21 of the delaware code relating to special vanity license plates.

What is the status of SB332?

Signed into law as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 16, 2026).

Who sponsored SB332?

Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB332?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143395