Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 443 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

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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 died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The purpose of this Act is to achieve 3 goals: (1) Allow a person who is 18 years or older to serve alcoholic liquors or otherwise work in a taproom. (2) Allow a person who is under the age of 21 years to enter or remain in a taproom until 9:00 p.m. if the person is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and the taproom both has a separate dining facility that seats at least 12 people and provides complete meals. (3) Allow a person who is under the age of 21 years to enter or remain in a taproom when there is a special event approved by the Commissioner, for the duration of the special event and if the person is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Bill Text

Action History

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

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6 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (52)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 443 do?
The purpose of this Act is to achieve 3 goals: (1) Allow a person who is 18 years or older to serve alcoholic liquors or otherwise work in a taproom. (2) Allow a person who is under the age of 21 years to enter or remain in a taproom until 9:00 p.m. if the person is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and the taproom both has a separate dining facility that seats at least 12 people and provides complete meals. (3) Allow a person who is under the age of 21 years to enter or remain in a taproom when there is a special event approved by the Commissioner, for the duration of the special event and if the person is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Who sponsors HB 443?
HB 443 is sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Bruce C. Ennis, Michael Ramone, John L. Mitchell, and Valerie Longhurst.
What is the current status of HB 443?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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