Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 448: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 448 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES. Primary sponsor: Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kerri Harris (Democratic), Bryan Townsend (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kerri Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bryan Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Kam Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 8 NO 6 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House