AN ACT TO NAME THE MILLSBORO BYPASS THE "SENATOR RICHARD S. CORDREY BYPASS."

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Valerie Giltner and 4 co-sponsors

The Millsboro bypass would be officially renamed the Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass.

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

Bill Summary – SB 349 (Delaware, 153rd Session)

Purpose and intent

SB 349 proposes to officially name the Millsboro bypass the “Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass.” The primary purpose is to honor former State Senator Richard S. Cordrey by designating the bypass with his name.

Key provisions

Official designation: The Millsboro bypass would be renamed the “Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass.”

Jurisdiction and scope: The provision applies to the Millsboro bypass within the state’s transportation network. The exact geographic boundaries of the bypass are not detailed in the provided summary, but it would affect signage, maps, and official references.

Who/what is affected

Government entities: Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and related state agencies responsible for road naming, signage, and legislative acknowledgments.

Public wayfinding: Road signs, highway maps, official documents, and any government communications referencing the Millsboro bypass would reflect the new name.

Local residents and travelers: motorists who use the Millsboro bypass would encounter the renamed roadway in official signage and directions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and assignment: The bill was introduced and assigned to the Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in the Senate on June 23, 2026.

Next steps: As a bill moving through the legislative process, it would typically proceed to committee hearings (potentially with public testimony), pass through Senate floor votes, then move to the House for consideration, and finally be sent to the Governor for signature if approved. Dates for hearings, votes, and any amendments would be determined during those committee and floor deliberations.

Notes and considerations

The summary does not specify any fiscal impact (costs of signage replacement or administrative expenses) or potential conflicts with existing naming conventions.

Typically, naming a highway after a person involves:

Legislative authorizations
Administrative actions by DelDOT to update signage and maps
Public notices and potential objections or endorsements from the community

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