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HB 448 Passed First Chamber

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES.

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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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Last action
Jul 1, 2026 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT
Sponsor
Dave Sokola D
Session
153
Momentum
71 · High