Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB459: Energy Drinks/Prohibit Sale/Middle and High Schools
Status: Signed into law, September 8, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY DRINKS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to energy drinks.
From the introduced text, June 4, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY DRINKS. Section 1. Amend Chapter 41, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 4137D. Prohibition of the sale of energy drinks on school campuses. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Campus" means areas of property under the jurisdiction of a school district or charter school that are accessible to students. (2) "Energy drink" means a beverage that contains caffeine and is advertised as being specifically designed to provide energy, generally including a combination of methylxanthines, B vitamins, and herbal ingredients. An energy drink does not include a beverage that solely contains caffeine brewed or steeped from coffee beans or tea leaves. (3) "Extended school day" means any mandatory or voluntary school activity that students attend, including clubs, sporting events, band and choir practice, student government, drama performances, and school dances. (b) The sale of energy drinks is prohibited on all middle and high school campuses in this State during regular school hours and the extended school day. SYNOPSIS This Act prohibits the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events.
Sponsors
- DeShanna Neal (D, 13) · primary sponsor
- Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
- Debra Heffernan (D, 6)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 459 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (June 30, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 18, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB459?
- HB459 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Energy Drinks/Prohibit Sale/Middle and High Schools.
- What does HB459 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to energy drinks.
- What is the status of HB459?
- Signed into law as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB459?
- DeShanna Neal (D, 13), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB459?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143430
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