Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 459: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ENERGY DRINKS.
DeShanna Neal
HB 459 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Sep 8, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill prohibits the sale of energy drinks on all public middle and high school campuses, including during the extended school day.
Who is affected
School districts, charter schools, school-based vending operators, concession stands, and middle/high school students.
Requirements and enforcement
Schools must remove energy drinks from vending and concession sales on campus.
Costs and funding
Potential loss of revenue from vending machine sales and the administrative cost of updating campus policy.
When it takes effect
The bill is signed and now in force.
Potential benefits
Reduces adolescent access to high-caffeine beverages while at school, promoting wellness and academic focus.
Risks and tradeoffs
No explicit enforcement mechanism is defined, and the bill does not address caffeine consumed by students before arriving at school.
What is still unknown
The degree to which school revenue for extracurriculars will be impacted remains unclear.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Uniform nutritional standards for school vendors
- Market shift toward healthier beverage alternatives
- Simplified procurement standards for school districts
Risks
- Reduced revenue for school-run concession stands
- Compliance costs related to vending machine inventory
- Potential contract disputes with beverage suppliers
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Reduction in adolescent caffeine consumption
- Promotion of healthier nutritional habits in schools
- Support for improved classroom focus and sleep hygiene
Risks
- Potential student resistance to restricted choices
- Limited impact on off-campus purchasing habits
- Risk of creating 'black market' trading among students
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Clear legislative direction for school policy
- Standardized prohibition across all districts
- Specific legal definitions for 'energy drinks'
Risks
- No stated enforcement mechanism for non-compliance
- Reliance on school staff for monitoring
- Ambiguity regarding oversight of vending contractors
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Mitigation of adolescent stimulant over-exposure
- Reduction in health risks related to heart rate spikes
- Support for academic performance via improved focus
Risks
- Does not address off-campus caffeine intake
- Limited monitoring of long-term health outcomes
- Potential for substitution with high-sugar beverages
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
Information is complete and verified.
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
Revenue impact on school-run fundraising activities is not quantified.
Analysis scope
Does not contain specific punitive measures for school non-compliance.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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