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HB 92

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BY REPEALING THE DELAWARE ADVANCED CLEAN CAR PROGRAM UNDER REGULATION 1140 OF TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND ADOPTING THE DELAWARE LOW EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Rich Collins and 18 co-sponsors

HB 92 replaces Delaware's stricter Advanced Clean Car Program with weaker Low Emission Vehicle standards, reducing vehicle emission requirements and limiting clean vehicle availability.

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Bill Summary · HB 92

Legislative bill overview

HB 92 would repeal Delaware's Advanced Clean Car Program and replace it with a Low Emission Vehicle Program. The bill modifies state environmental regulations governing vehicle emissions standards and the types of vehicles manufacturers must produce for the Delaware market.

Why is this important

Vehicle emission standards directly affect air quality, public health, and the automotive industry's compliance costs. Delaware's choice of emission standards influences what vehicles are available to consumers and shapes the state's environmental trajectory. This change represents a significant shift in the state's approach to reducing transportation-related pollution.

Potential points of contention

  • Stringency comparison: The Advanced Clean Car Program typically incorporates California's stricter standards, while Low Emission Vehicle programs are generally less stringent; stakeholders disagree on whether weaker standards harm air quality
  • Market access: Different emission standards affect which vehicles manufacturers sell in Delaware, potentially limiting consumer access to newer or cleaner vehicle options
  • National consistency: Delaware's choice may conflict with other Northeast states' standards, creating complexity for manufacturers and potentially limiting Delaware's leverage in national emission discussions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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