Substitute House Bill No. 6185 aims to address the consumption of energy drinks by children by establishing a working group to study the medical risks associated with such consumption and the potential effects of prohibiting the sale of energy drinks to minors. The working group, chaired by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health or their designee, will include various stakeholders such as health experts and parents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the issue. The group is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by November 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Consumer Protection to develop a consumer notice by December 1, 2025, to inform the public about the medical risks of energy drink consumption by children, which must be posted by retail businesses starting January 1, 2026.

The bill defines an "energy drink" as a soft drink containing at least eighty milligrams of caffeine per nine fluid ounces, along with other specified ingredients. It does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it utilizes existing expertise and resources. The chairperson of the working group is also required to submit a report detailing the findings and recommendations to the Children, Public Health, and General Law committees by the specified deadline. There are no specific insertions or deletions of legal language noted in the summary provided.