Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 396: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAFFEINE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 396 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CAFFEINE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. Primary sponsor: DeShanna Neal (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShanna Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Amendment HA 3 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 396