Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
SB 305: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Trey Paradee
SB 305 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 14, 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
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
Authorizes the creation and availability of a Delaware State University specialty license plate for state residents.
Who is affected
Delaware vehicle owners wishing to purchase the plate; Delaware State University.
Requirements and enforcement
Interested drivers must pay required fees for the issuance of the specialty plate.
Costs and funding
Administrative and production costs for the Division of Motor Vehicles; individual purchase fees for residents.
When it takes effect
Signed by the Governor on 2026-09-14.
Potential benefits
Provides a modest, voluntary funding source to support student access, academic excellence, and university programs.
Risks and tradeoffs
The potential revenue is likely to be limited and dependent on the popularity of the plate design among constituents.
What is still unknown
The specific fee structure for the plate and the projected annual revenue for the university are not defined in the available summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- generates revenue for university programs
- supports student access initiatives
- funds academic excellence
Risks
- administrative costs for DMV processing
- production overhead for specialty plates
- potential low adoption rates
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- promotes institutional pride
- supports Delaware State University specifically
- engages alumni and community
Risks
- minor additional cost to vehicle owners
- potential for cluttered plate designs
- symbolic gesture rather than structural reform
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
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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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
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
Economic and social benefits are speculative and contingent on consumer demand for the specialty plate.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full statutory text was not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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