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HA3TOHB471 • 2025

This amendment removes golf carts from the definition of HOV.

This amendment removes golf carts from the definition of HOV.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Spiegelman
Last action
2026-06-18
Official status
Passed 6/18/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Amendment to Remove Golf Carts from Off-Highway Vehicle Definition

This law states that for this chapter, a golf cart is not considered an off-highway vehicle.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes golf carts from the definition of OHV in this chapter.

Terms To Know

OHV
Off-Highway Vehicle, a term used in vehicle rules that no longer includes golf carts under this law.
Chapter
The specific section of the law where this rule applies.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state when this change becomes effective.
  • The source does not explain what other rules might apply to golf carts instead.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2026-06-18 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

This amendment removes golf carts from the definition of HOV.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Spiegelman

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 3

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 471

AMEND House Bill No. 471 by inserting at the end of line 8 the following:

“

For purposes of this Chapter, a golf cart shall not be considered an OHV.

”

SYNOPSIS

This amendment removes golf carts from the definition of HOV.