Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 394 — Energy Drinks/Caffeinated Supplements/Prohibit Minors

Last action — Lieu/Substituted

  1. 1
    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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the sale of energy drinks to minors.

This Act bans the sale of energy drinks and caffeinated supplements to minors but allows them to possess or consume them. Enforcement will be managed by the Division of Public Health.

What this means for you
  • Families: Parents may find it more challenging for their children to purchase energy drinks.

Summary

This Act establishes a prohibition on the sale of energy drinks or caffeinated dietary supplements to minors. This Act does not prohibit a minor from possessing or consuming energy drinks or caffeinated dietary supplements. The Division of Public Health will be responsible for enforcement of this Act. A dealer who violates this provision will be: (1) issued a warning for the first offense; (2) fined no more than $50 for a second offense occurring not more than 1 year after the first; and (3) fined no more than $100 for a third or subsequent offense occurring not more than 1 year after a prior offense. This Act takes effect 1 year after enactment.

Bill Text

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Action History

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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 HB 394 do?
This Act establishes a prohibition on the sale of energy drinks or caffeinated dietary supplements to minors. This Act does not prohibit a minor from possessing or consuming energy drinks or caffeinated dietary supplements. The Division of Public Health will be responsible for enforcement of this Act. A dealer who violates this provision will be: (1) issued a warning for the first offense; (2) fined no more than $50 for a second offense occurring not more than 1 year after the first; and (3) fined no more than $100 for a third or subsequent offense occurring not more than 1 year after a prior offense. This Act takes effect 1 year after enactment.
Who sponsors HB 394?
HB 394 is sponsored by DeShanna U Neal (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 394?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 394?
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