HB05269

An Act Establishing A Working Group To Study Energy Drink Consumption By Children And Requiring Certain Signage At The Point Of Sale Of Such Drinks.

Introduced·2/19/26

Establishes a working group to study energy drink consumption by children and requires signage at the point of sale.

Connecticut HB05269 establishes a working group to study the health risks associated with energy drink consumption by children and the effects of a potential prohibition on such sales. The group will make recommendations for a public awareness campaign and signage at the point of sale. The act defines "energy drink" as a soft drink containing at least 80 milligrams of caffeine per nine fluid ounces and certain other ingredients. The working group will submit a report by November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

12 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Children Public Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 11

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 11

House

House Calendar Number 38