Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HA 1 to HB 188 —

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Unaffiliated voters can request absentee ballots for primary elections.

This amendment allows qualified, unaffiliated voters to request absentee ballots for participating in political party primaries. It also specifies that this change will take effect on January 1, 2028.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are an unaffiliated voter, you will be able to request absentee ballots for primaries.

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Passed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (61)

61 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HA 1 to HB 188 do?
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.
Who sponsors HA 1 to HB 188?
HA 1 to HB 188 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HA 1 to HB 188?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HA 1 to HB 188?
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