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DE HB195
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Williams
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Reduces the renewal period for responsible alcoholic beverage server training certification from every 4 years to every 2 years
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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