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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware regulates and taxes THC-infused beverages and raises fines for underage sales
Last action · July 23, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Debra Heffernan and 5 others
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What This Bill Does
This law establishes manufacturing, distribution, and sales regulations for THC-infused beverages in Delaware, imposes a tax of $0.50 per container at the distributor level, and increases civil penalties for selling marijuana and infused products to individuals under 21 up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Importers, package stores, manufacturers, and retail marijuana stores must comply with new testing, record-keeping, and storage rules while facing administrative penalties up to 10 percent of average monthly sales for violations.
- Delaware legalized adult-use recreational marijuana and established a regulated commercial market through prior legislation. context
- The Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual provides standardized stylistic and formatting rules for bills introduced in the General Assembly. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Manufacturers
Must operate with authorization, meet product and manufacturing requirements, and deliver infused beverages to licensed importers.
Licensed importers
Must comply with notice and testing requirements and maintain detailed shipment records before transporting beverages to package stores.
Package stores
May obtain authorization to sell infused beverages for off-premises consumption while adhering to store placement, signage, and packaging rules.
Licensed retail marijuana stores
Are permitted to sell THC-infused beverages under the new regulatory framework.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
20 actions- Jul 23, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jul 1, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 38 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING
- Jul 1, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 NO
- Jul 1, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 3 to HB 373 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 NOT VOTING
- Jul 1, 2026SenateAmendment SA 2 to HB 373 - Stricken in Senate
- Jul 1, 2026SenateAmendment SA 1 to HB 373 - Stricken in Senate
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- Jul 1, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment SA 3 to HB 373 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jul 1, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment SA 2 to HB 373 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jul 1, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to HB 373 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 25, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Jun 24, 2026SenateIntroducedAssigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Jun 24, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Jun 16, 2026SenateIntroducedAssigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
- Jun 16, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 34 YES 5 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
- Jun 16, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to HB 373 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Jun 16, 2026HouseCommitteeAmendment HA 1 to HB 373 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 9, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
- May 5, 2026HouseIntroducedAssigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- May 5, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 8 On Its Merits
- Apr 21, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
Version history
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View official text →Voting Record
3/5
Total
40
- Yes
- 38
- No
- 2
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (40)
16 more members
Show 2 earlier roll calls
3/5
Total
21
- Yes
- 18
- No
- 3
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (21)
3/5
Total
39
- Yes
- 34
- No
- 5
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (39)
15 more members
Lobbying Activity
No state lobbying filings in our records match this bill. Federal lobbying reports (LDA) cover Congress, so they are not listed on state bills.
Full breakdown
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Discoveries
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Establishment of Regulated THC Beverage Market
The state transitions from general marijuana laws to an explicit commercial distribution, testing, and taxation structure specifically for THC-infused drinks.
Connected Entities
Sources
legis.delaware.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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