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SB286 • 2025

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Last action
2026-06-24
Official status
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.
  • This Act clarifies portions of Chapter 84 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code pertaining to new recreational vehicle, vessel, or new recreational trailer manufacturer-dealer agreements.
  • The Act includes the following provisions: Definitions.
  • The Act amends § 8401 of Title 21 and clarifies the definitions of "new recreational trailer" and "new recreational vehicle" and adds definitions of "all-terrain vehicle," "off-highway vehicle," "side-by-side vehicle," and "vessel." Written agreements.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-06-24 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  2. 2026-06-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Amendment HA 1 to SB 286 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  3. 2026-06-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Amendment HA 1 to SB 286 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

  4. 2026-06-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

  5. 2026-06-16 Delaware General Assembly

    Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits

  6. 2026-05-19 Delaware General Assembly

    Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

  7. 2026-05-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  8. 2026-05-05 Delaware General Assembly

    Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  9. 2026-04-21 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

Official Summary Text

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COMMERCE AND TRADE.
This Act clarifies portions of Chapter 84 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code pertaining to new recreational vehicle, vessel, or new recreational trailer manufacturer-dealer agreements. The Act includes the following provisions:

Definitions.
The Act amends § 8401 of Title 21 and clarifies the definitions of "new recreational trailer" and "new recreational vehicle" and adds definitions of "all-terrain vehicle," "off-highway vehicle," "side-by-side vehicle," and "vessel."

Written agreements.
Manufacturers are required to specify in writing to their new recreational vehicle dealers licensed in the state the dealers' obligations for pre-delivery preparation, manufacturer-sponsored maintenance programs, manufacturer extended warranty, certified pre-owned warranty, manufacturer-issued service contracts, parts exchange programs, recall, and warranted service on the dealers' products. In addition, manufacturers must compensate their new recreational vehicle dealers for these services and