Rep. DeShanna Neal

This Act adds authority and guidelines for access to and use of intranasal epinephrine nasal sprays at institutions of higher education to the existing framework for access to and use of epinephrine injectors. This Act also removes the requirement of the Department of Public Health from filing an annual report regarding the use of epinephrine autoinjectors for the prior academic year with the General Assembly under this section.

This Act requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with school districts, charter schools, and vocational-technical school districts, to make findings and recommendations regarding the advisability of incorporating Delaware homeschool students into public school extracurricular activities within the public school that the student would be attending based on residence if that student were enrolled in public school or within charter schools or vocational-technical school districts, including the creation of a pilot program. The Department shall report its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2027. This Act expires on the date of publication in the Register of Regulations of a notice that the Department has submitted its findings and recommendations. The Director of the Division of Legislative Services shall provide notice to the Registrar of Regulations. Since the legal effect of a joint resolution would expire on November 3, 2026 (the date the General Assembly expires), this reporting requirement is being placed in the Laws of Delaware so as to continue its legal effect until the submission of notice that the Department has submitted its findings and recommendations. This Act expires on the promulgation of notice of the report required in Section 3 of this Act being submitted, which is why the Laws of Delaware are being amended rather than a more permanent change in Title 14 of the Delaware Code.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours and at school events. It directly affects schools, students, and vendors by banning these beverages in specific educational settings. The law applies to all public schools within the state during the times students are officially engaged in school activities.

This Act permits the State to bury or cremate an unclaimed body or remains of an indigent individual without requiring written consent of the next of kin or other legally responsible party. This statutory change will reduce costs, conserve cemetery space, and reduce environmental impacts by limiting formaldehyde exposure in the soil.

This Act requires tattoo parlors to post signs raising awareness about human trafficking. This Act also requires the Department of Health and Social Services to encourage tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments to have individuals working for them complete training on recognizing, responding, and reporting signs of human trafficking, as well as referring clients to resources for victims of human trafficking. The Department must provide or make available to tattoo parlors and body piercing establishments a list of nonprofit organizations that provide this training, which must be available at no cost to any person who works at a tattoo parlor or body piercing establishment. This Act takes effect 1 year after its enactment into law.

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.

This House Substitute for House Bill No. 394 creates a process for which the Division of Public Health creates signage stating that energy drinks and caffeinated dietary supplements are not recommended for children, individuals sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women, or women who are nursing. Dealers of energy drinks and caffeinated dietary supplements are then required to display the sign in a publicly visible location next to the products.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the month of May 2026 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" to highlight these health conditions. It is a non-binding resolution that does not alter laws or allocate funding but serves to raise public awareness through official recognition. The measure was passed by the House and Senate without requiring a formal vote on the Senate floor.

This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2026 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year, Donna Ward, and all of the District/Charter Network Educational Support Professionals of the Year.

This Concurrent Resolution celebrates Homeschool Awareness Month in May 2026 and aims to demonstrate how homeschooling can be a better option than regular schooling for many children.