Environment
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Reduces unauthorized OHV operation in protected or private green spaces
- Decreases soil degradation and habitat disruption
Risks
- Enforcement may be inconsistent across rural regions
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 471: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 RELATING TO REGULATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
Kerri Harris
HB 471 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
The legislation alters law enforcement authority to impound OHVs and establishes specific penalty tiers for unauthorized operation on public and private land.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Protects private property values from damage
Risks
- Imposes significant financial costs on individual violators through fines and impoundment fees
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Improves safety and quality of life in residential/shared-access areas
- Provides clearer legal recourse for property owners against nuisance OHV use
Risks
- Concerns regarding due process for vehicle owners prior to final conviction
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Pre-conviction impoundment authority may be subject to legal challenges regarding due process
Analysis scope
Effects rely heavily on local law enforcement's capacity and prioritization
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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