Delaware SB286: Manufacturer Agreements/Vehicle/Vessel/Trailer/Clarify

What the bill says

An act to amend title 21 of the delaware code relating to commerce and trade.

From the introduced text, April 21, 2026:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE. Section 1. Amend Chapter 84, Title 21 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and by redesignating accordingly: Chapter 84 New Recreational Vehicle , Vessel, or New Recreational Trailer Manufacturer-Dealer Agreements [For application of this chapter, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5] § 8401. Legislative intent [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5]. (a) The intent of the General Assembly is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the State by regulating the relationship among new recreational vehicle and vessel dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers; maintaining competition; and providing consumer protection and fair trade. (b) The intent of the General Assembly is that the provisions of this chapter be applied to manufacturer-dealer agreements in regard to new recreational vehicles, vessels, or new recreational trailers, entered into on or after July 1, 2014. § 8402. Definitions [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5]. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (2) "All-terrain vehicle" or "ATV" means a motorized "off-highway vehicle" or "OHV" designed to travel on 4 low-pressure tires, with a seat …

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Sponsors

• Nicole Poore (D, 12) · primary sponsor
• William Bush (D, 29)
• Darius Brown (D, 2)
• Eric Buckson (R, 16)
• Daniel Cruce (D, 1)
• Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
• Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
• Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
• Russ Huxtable (D, 6)
• David Lawson (R, 15)
• Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
• Spiros Mantzavinos (D, 7)

Latest actions

1. August 20, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 24, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3. June 23, 2026: Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
4. June 23, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to SB 286 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
5. June 23, 2026: Amendment HA 1 to SB 286 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6. June 16, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits
7. May 19, 2026: Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
8. May 14, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
9. May 5, 2026: Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
10. April 21, 2026: Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

Votes

• Passed (3/4) (June 24, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (June 23, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed (SM) (May 14, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB286?

SB286 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Manufacturer Agreements/Vehicle/Vessel/Trailer/Clarify.

What does SB286 do?

In its own words: An act to amend title 21 of the delaware code relating to commerce and trade.

What is the status of SB286?

Signed into law as of August 20, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (August 20, 2026).

Who sponsored SB286?

Nicole Poore (D, 12), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB286?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143129