Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 98: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 98 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND MARIJUANA. Primary sponsor: Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic), Trey Paradee (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2025): Stricken in House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Substitute to House Bill No. 98 differs from House Bill 98 as follows: -This substitute provides clarification on the taxation of infused beverages, which is set at $0.50 per container. -This substitute removes language pertaining to consumable hemp products. -This substitute specifies that the Act takes effect 90 days after enactment. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 11 of Article VIII of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to impose or levy a tax or license fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Trey Paradee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jack Walsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken in House
- was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 98