HB 459 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY DRINKS.
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Summary
This act prohibits the sale of energy drinks on the campuses of public middle and high schools during school hours and at school-sponsored events. The restriction applies to beverages marketed as energy drinks sold within school facilities or on school grounds when school is in session or during official school activities. The law aims to limit student access to energy drinks in educational settings.
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Official abstract
This Act prohibits the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events.
Sponsors (8)
- DeShanna U Neal Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Jun 4, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
- Jun 17, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 24, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 30, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
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