Eric’s ID Law introduced in Delaware House

DOVER, Del. – On Tuesday, lawmakers gathered as Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha announced HB 280, also known as Eric’s ID Law.

The new bipartisan legislation is designed to ensure more equitable treatment for individuals with nonapparent disabilities during encounters with law enforcement.

Eric’s ID Law would establish a voluntary option allowing Delawareans to display a discreet butterfly on state-issued driver’s licenses and identifications.

The butterfly would give individuals with nonapparent disabilities a way to communicate their needs to law enforcement during interactions where verbal communication may be difficult.

Maryland was the first state successfully pass and enact the law last year.

If enacted, Delaware would be the second state in the nation to do so.