Substitute House Bill No. 6185 establishes a working group to study the medical risks associated with energy drink consumption by children and the implications of potentially prohibiting sales to minors. The bill defines "energy drink" as a soft drink containing at least eighty milligrams of caffeine per nine fluid ounces, along with other specified ingredients. The working group, chaired by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health (DPH) or their designee, is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by November 1, 2025. Additionally, the group will recommend a public awareness campaign about the risks of energy drinks, which will include a video for television and social media, as well as notices to be posted at points of sale in retail establishments.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that by December 1, 2025, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) must develop a notice alerting consumers to the medical risks associated with energy drink consumption by children, based on the working group's recommendations. Starting January 1, 2026, all businesses selling energy drinks must display this notice prominently at the point of sale. The bill introduces new legal language regarding the establishment of the working group and the notice requirements, while no existing legal language is deleted. The effective date for the working group is upon passage, and the notice requirement takes effect on July 1, 2025.