Bill Sponsor
Delaware House Bill 448
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Expenditures.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Jul 1, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
448
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
This Act makes security expenses an authorized campaign expenditure. The security expenses must be: (1) related to ensuring the safety of the candidate; and (2) associated with the candidate’s activities, duties, or status as a candidate or elected official. Security expenses include home or office electronic security systems, personal security, and other security-related equipment or devices for a candidate. Security expenses may not be used to purchase firearms. This Act requires that the Commissioner promulgate rules to implement this Act within 3 months.
Actions (6)
07/01/2026
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT
06/25/2026
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
06/11/2026
Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
06/11/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 8 NO 6 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
06/10/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
06/04/2026
House
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House
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Record Created
Jun 4, 2026 11:59:41 PM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2026 7:26:14 AM