Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 413: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO USE OF REVOLVING OR FLASHING GREEN LIGHT.
Bill Carson
HB 413 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
This Act expands the use of green lights to include vehicles and equipment used for road construction and maintenance activities. Other states have already expanded their laws to allow green lights on these types of vehicles and equipment in addition to snow plows. This Act removes potential confusion over whether those lights may be operated in Delaware.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clarifies vehicle equipment laws for construction contractors
- Aligns Delaware equipment standards with other states
- Reduces regulatory uncertainty for road maintenance operators
Risks
- Compliance costs for installing flashing green lights
- Potential costs to replace non-compliant lighting systems
- Administrative burden for companies updating vehicle documentation
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increased visibility of road construction equipment
- Reduced risk of vehicle-to-worker collisions in work zones
- Improved driver awareness in low-light environments
Risks
- Potential for visual distraction to oncoming drivers
- Possible confusion with emergency response vehicle lighting
- Risk of signal fatigue due to increased flashing lights
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
No specific details provided regarding the required intensity or flash patterns of the green lights.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary, not full legislative text.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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