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HB 6185 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY DRINKS BY CHILDREN.

HB 6185 establishes a working group to study medical risks of energy drinks for children and develop public awareness recommendations. The bill requires businesses selling energy drinks to post a notice about these risks at the point of sale starting January 1, 2026. The working group, including pediatric cardiologists, affected parents, retailers, and manufacturers, must submit a report by November 2025. This legislation mandates consumer information without banning energy drink sales to children.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Proposed Bill → Committee Bill · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended from a proposed version to a committee version, expanding its scope by adding detailed definitions for 'energy drinks', establishing a working group with specific members and responsibilities, and creating new requirements for signage and public awareness campaigns. The committee version also introduces new effective dates and clarifies the roles of various stakeholders in the study and implementation process.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a general study and signage requirement to include specific definitions, a structured working group with designated members, and detailed implementation timelines for signage and public awareness efforts.
DEFINITION

Added specific definition of 'energy drink' requiring at least 80 milligrams of caffeine per 9 fluid ounces and specific ingredients like methylxanthines or energy blends.

REQUIREMENT

Established a working group with 11 specific member categories including pediatric cardiologists, parent representatives, and industry representatives to study risks and make recommendations.

Added requirement for public awareness campaign including video content for television and social media broadcast.

TIMELINE

Set specific deadlines: working group report due November 1, 2025; signage development due December 1, 2025; signage posting requirement effective January 1, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill number from LCO No. 3118 to LCO No. 3885 and updated page count from 2 to 3 pages.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Committee on Children
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Committee on Children
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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