HB 396 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAFFEINE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
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Summary
This bill requires retail food establishments in Delaware with at least 20 locations to display warning symbols next to hand-crafted and energy drinks that contain high caffeine. The symbols must be displayed in the same font size as menu prices and must include an explanation. The bill also requires this caffeine information to be provided on third-party platforms that display menu information. Alcoholic beverages are exempted from this requirement. The Department of Health will enforce the requirement and notify establishments of violations.
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Official abstract
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.
Sponsors (5)
- DeShanna U Neal Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
- Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
Action history (4)
- Jun 4, 2026 was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 396 · lower
- Jun 10, 2026 Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 23, 2026 Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 24, 2026 Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
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