HB195

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Bartending.

Final Passage·5/6/26

Amends Delaware Code to update bartending age requirements and training standards.

Delaware HB195 amends Title 4 of the Delaware Code to revise bartending age requirements and training standards. The bill specifies that individuals must be 18 years of age or older to prepare, sell, or serve alcoholic liquor, with additional supervision required for those aged 18-20. It mandates responsible alcoholic beverage server training and certification, with renewal training every two years. The bill also clarifies that individuals under 21 cannot prepare alcoholic liquor in taverns or taprooms.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 32–6 · May 12
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

11:00 AM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Jan 20

12:00 PM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

History

May 12

House

Passed By House. Votes: 32 YES 6 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

May 6

Senate

Amendment SA 1 to HB 195 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

May 6

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 5 NO 2 NOT VOTING