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DelawareHB 459153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY DRINKS.

Sponsored By: DeShanna U Neal (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Delaware school energy drink sales banned

The law bans energy drink sales on Delaware public middle and high school campuses, including charter schools. It covers student-accessible property controlled by a school district or charter school. The ban applies during regular school hours and mandatory or voluntary school activities, including clubs, sports, practices, and dances. Covered drinks contain caffeine and are advertised as designed to provide energy. Drinks whose caffeine comes only from coffee beans or tea leaves are excluded.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • S. Elizabeth Lockman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/18/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/8/2026Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2026Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/24/2026Senate

  4. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    6/18/2026Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

    6/18/2026House

  6. Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

    6/18/2026House

  7. Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    6/18/2026House

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits

    6/17/2026House

  9. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    6/4/2026House

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