Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 430: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING.
Passed both chambers Official data
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 430 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on May 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING. Primary sponsor: Kerri Harris (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Kyra Hoffner (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would require that only natural persons be allowed to vote in any election in this State, and forbid corporations and other artificial entities from voting in such elections. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article XVI of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend the Delaware Constitution. In addition, as the first leg of a constitutional amendment, the next General Assembly must pass an act concurring with this Act for it to become part of the Delaware Constitution.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Madinah Wilson-Anton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 12 NO 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House