DelawareSB 69153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO FOODS AND BEVERAGES IN SCHOOLS.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Schools ban Red Dye 40 in meals

Beginning July 1, 2026, Delaware public and charter schools cannot sell or serve foods or drinks with Red Dye 40 (CAS 25956-17-6). This covers breakfast, lunch, and other items the school sells to students. The rule applies on campus from midnight before the school day until 30 minutes after it ends. The Department of Education may issue rules to enforce the ban. If you have a K-12 student in Delaware, their school must follow this.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Stephanie T. Bolden
Democratic • House
William Bush
Democratic • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Democratic • House
Jeff Hilovsky
Republican • House
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
Kamela T Smith
Democratic • House
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
DeShanna U Neal
Democratic • House
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Bryant L. Richardson
Republican • Senate
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Sherae'a Moore
Democratic • House
Bryan W. Shupe
Republican • House
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 0

House vote • 5/13/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
5/22/2025Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
5/13/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 6 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
5/7/2025House
Assigned to Education Committee in House
5/1/2025House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
4/17/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
4/8/2025Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
3/11/2025Senate

Bill Text

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3/11/2025
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