Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HS 1 for HB 396 -HA 1, HA 2, HA 3 — High Caffeine Drinks/Warming Symbols/Menus

Last action — Out of Committee

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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 June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    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 D).

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In plain language

The bill requires warning symbols for high caffeine drinks at large retail food establishments in Delaware.

This Act mandates that retail food establishments with 20 or more locations display warning symbols next to high caffeine drinks on menus. It also requires an explanation of the symbol and that this information be provided on third-party platforms.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers will need to ensure that the correct symbols and explanations are provided on menus.
  • Consumers: Consumers will see warning symbols on high caffeine drinks, helping them 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

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Action History

  1. Out of Committee

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HS 1 for HB 396 -HA 1, HA 2, HA 3 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 HS 1 for HB 396 -HA 1, HA 2, HA 3?
HS 1 for HB 396 -HA 1, HA 2, HA 3 is sponsored by DeShanna U Neal (Democratic).
What is the current status of HS 1 for HB 396 -HA 1, HA 2, HA 3?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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