Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 392 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PROHIBITION OF PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

The bill prohibits tax-exempt nonprofits in Delaware from engaging in partisan political activities.

The Delaware Nonprofit Nonpartisanship Protection Act reinforces the prohibition on partisan political activities by tax-exempt nonprofits. It ensures these organizations cannot endorse candidates or contribute to political campaigns.

Summary

The Delaware Nonprofit Nonpartisanship Protection Act is designed to uphold and safeguard the long-standing principle of nonpartisanship for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations operating within the State. The bill reinforces the protections established by the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in partisan political activities, including endorsing or opposing candidates for public office.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

  2. Amendment HA 1 to HB 392 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  3. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (56)

56 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 392 do?
The Delaware Nonprofit Nonpartisanship Protection Act is designed to uphold and safeguard the long-standing principle of nonpartisanship for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations operating within the State. The bill reinforces the protections established by the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in partisan political activities, including endorsing or opposing candidates for public office.
Who sponsors HB 392?
HB 392 is sponsored by Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Mara Gorman (Democratic), Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 392?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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