Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 295: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 21 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE FOR VETERANS AT STATE BUILDINGS.
Alonna Berry
HB 295 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 6, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
This Act provides that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must designate 1 or more reserved parking spaces for a veteran at certain designated state buildings and facilities. It also prohibits stopping, standing, or parking in the veteran’s space. Violations of this Act are exempted from the civil penalty for parking violations that exists in Title 21. This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Standardizes parking infrastructure at state facilities
- Supports minor procurement for signage and pavement marking
- Improves convenience for veteran visitors at state offices
Risks
- Administrative labor costs for implementation
- Potential loss of general-use parking spaces
- Ongoing costs for sign maintenance and facility upkeep
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides public recognition of veteran service
- Increases ease of access to state services for veterans
- Fosters community morale and social appreciation
Risks
- Benefits are strictly symbolic rather than structural
- Excludes veterans visiting state facilities not on the list
- May lead to parking disputes with the general public
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Codifies specific veteran access rights into state code
- Defines clear duties for the Director of OMB
- Updates parking regulations for improved legal clarity
Risks
- Lacks specific enforcement mechanisms for violations
- Adds bureaucratic requirements to office management
- Compliance monitoring may be inconsistent across sites
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
Implementation at leased facilities is merely 'encouraged' rather than mandated, creating potential for inconsistent availability.
Analysis scope
Economic costs were not explicitly quantified in the source text.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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