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SCR 87

DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE DELAWARE STATE POLICE, AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN DELAWARE TO COLLABORATE WITH NEIGHBORNG STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING ISSUE OF COUNTERFEIT LICENSE PLATES AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO PROTECT DELAWARE DRIVERS FROM FRAUDULENT USE OF THEIR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Russ Huxtable and 8 co-sponsors

Delaware directs state transportation and law enforcement agencies to collaborate with regional partners to combat counterfeit license plates and protect drivers from registration fraud.

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 ABSENT 1 VACANT
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Bill Summary · SCR 87

Legislative bill overview

SCR 87 directs Delaware's Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Justice, State Police, and other law enforcement agencies to collaborate with neighboring states and regional partners to address the growing problem of counterfeit license plates. The bill requires these agencies to develop a coordinated strategy to combat fraudulent vehicle registrations and protect Delaware drivers from identity theft and registration fraud.

Why is this important

Counterfeit license plates enable serious crimes including vehicle theft, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and hit-and-run incidents while making it difficult to identify actual vehicle owners. This interstate problem requires coordination across state lines since counterfeit plates can be produced in one jurisdiction and used in another, creating gaps in law enforcement response. The bill addresses a concrete public safety and identity protection concern that affects both individual drivers and law enforcement effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or budget allocations, raising questions about how agencies will implement this strategy without additional appropriations
  • Privacy concerns: Expanded data-sharing between law enforcement agencies and interstate partners could raise civil liberties questions about vehicle registration information access and use
  • Interstate coordination complexity: Success depends on neighboring states' willingness and ability to participate in joint enforcement, which may be inconsistent or limited by their own resource constraints

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

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