Delaware 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

HB 396 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAFFEINE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.

Last action — Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill mandates caffeine warning symbols for certain drinks at large retail food establishments in Delaware.

This legislation requires retail food establishments with 20 or more locations in Delaware to display warning symbols for high-caffeine drinks. It also encourages all such establishments to do the same and outlines information-sharing requirements.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You will see warning symbols for high-caffeine drinks at specific retail food establishments, helping you make informed choices.

Summary

This Act requires retail food establishments in the State with at least 20 locations in Delaware, and encourages all retail food establishments in the State, to provide warning symbols next to hand-crafted or energy drinks that contain high caffeine. The caffeine symbol must be in the same font size as prices listed on the menu and there must be an explanation of the symbol.  This information must also be provided on a third-party platform that displays menu information.  This Act exempts alcoholic beverages. The Department of Health will notify the applicable retail food establishments of any violations and promulgate rules for investigation and enforcement of this chapter.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

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

  3. Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

  4. was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 396

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (57)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 396 do?
This Act requires retail food establishments in the State with at least 20 locations in Delaware, and encourages all retail food establishments in the State, to provide warning symbols next to hand-crafted or energy drinks that contain high caffeine. The caffeine symbol must be in the same font size as prices listed on the menu and there must be an explanation of the symbol.  This information must also be provided on a third-party platform that displays menu information.  This Act exempts alcoholic beverages. The Department of Health will notify the applicable retail food establishments of any violations and promulgate rules for investigation and enforcement of this chapter.
Who sponsors HB 396?
HB 396 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Josue O Ortega (Democratic), and DeShanna U Neal (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 396?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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