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DE HB 444

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT.

In brief

DE HB 444 is a state bill in DE: “AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT.” It was introduced on Jun 4, 2026 in the House, during the 153 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Aug 6, 2026) reads: “Signed by Governor”. Its sponsors are Larry Lambert (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Daniel Cruce (Democratic), with 20 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Structural racism. The facts here come from State legislature (legis.delaware.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
Enacted
Latest action
Aug 6, 2026: Signed by Governor
Sponsors
  • Larry Lambert (Democratic)
  • Krista Griffith (Democratic)
  • Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic)
  • Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic)
  • Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic)
  • Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
  • Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
  • Alonna Berry (Democratic), cosponsor
  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), cosponsor
  • Mara Gorman (Democratic), cosponsor
  • Eric Morrison (Democratic), cosponsor
  • Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic), cosponsor
20 cosponsors in all
Started in
House
Introduced
Jun 4, 2026
Session
153

Our summary: HB 444, an act to amend Title 15 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, was signed by the governor on 2026-08-06. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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