Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 392: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PROHIBITION OF PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 392 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PROHIBITION OF PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. Primary sponsor: Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), Dan Cruce (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The Delaware Nonprofit Nonpartisanship Protection Act is designed to uphold and safeguard the long-standing principle of nonpartisanship for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations operating within the State. The bill reinforces the protections established by the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in partisan political activities, including endorsing or opposing candidates for public office.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ross Levin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Russ Huxtable | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 392 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House