HA 1 to HB 188

Delaware House bill in Session 153.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 30, 2026.

HA 1 to HB 188.

Bill ID DE-153-HA-1-TO-HB-188
Session 153
Status introduced
House introduced 2026-06-30
Elections / Voting
Summary

This amendment clarifies a qualified, unaffiliated voter who intends to vote in a political party's primary election may also request an absentee ballot to vote in a primary election, and adds an effective date of January 1, 2028.

Sponsor
Michael Smith
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-30 Status introduced
2026-06-30 Latest Action Passed In House by Voice Vote
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