HB430

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article V Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Elections And Voting.

Final Passage·6/30/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB430 amends the state constitution to restrict voting eligibility to natural persons only.

Delaware HB430 proposes an amendment to Article V of the Delaware Constitution, clarifying that only natural persons can vote in elections at any level or political subdivision. The bill explicitly states that corporations and other artificial entities cannot be considered natural persons for voter eligibility purposes. This amendment aims to ensure that voting rights are reserved for human individuals.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 15–6 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25

11:00 AM

Elections & Government Affairs

Jun 10

3:00 PM

Administration

History

Jun 30

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO

Jun 25

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

Jun 16

House

Passed By House. Votes: 28 YES 12 NO 1 ABSENT