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DE HB195

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for bartending in Delaware from 21 years old to 18 years old, allowing persons aged 18-20 to prepare, sell, and serve alcoholic beverages at licensed establishments

  • Requires bartenders aged 18, 19, or 20 who are involved in preparing alcoholic drinks to be directly supervised by someone 21 years or older working behind the bar with them

  • Prohibits anyone under 21 from entering or working in any capacity at taverns or taprooms that offer sexually oriented entertainment, including adult entertainment establishments, strip clubs, or venues with sexually explicit performances

  • Reduces the renewal period for responsible alcoholic beverage server training certification from every 4 years to every 2 years

  • Maintains the existing minimum age of 14 for general employment at licensed establishments (clubs, hotels, racetracks, restaurants) but prohibits those under 18 from any involvement in sale, service, or preparation of alcohol

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology3/12/2026
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce6/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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