HB 3447
Requires a business that makes retail sales of certain nitrous oxide canisters to verify the recipient is at least 18 years of age.
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- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill requires businesses that sell nitrous oxide canisters for direct inhalation to verify the recipient’s age as at least 18 years old. Businesses must obtain identification from individuals before selling or delivering these canisters, accepting various forms of valid photo identification. Online sales of nitrous oxide canisters require verification of the recipient’s age through a signature and inspection of identification.
Key provisions
- Businesses must verify the recipient is at least 18 years old before selling or delivering nitrous oxide canisters.
- Acceptable forms of identification include passports, driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, military identification cards, and other state-issued photo IDs.
- Online sales of nitrous oxide canisters require a signature and age verification.
- Businesses can utilize industry-accepted identification verification software.
- A violation of this law is a Class A violation.
- A prior conviction for a violation of this section results in a Class C misdemeanor.
- The law does not apply to sales where the business or employee requires the individual to present acceptable identification.
- The amendments take effect on January 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Retail businesses selling nitrous oxide canisters
- Individuals purchasing nitrous oxide canisters
- Businesses engaging in online sales of nitrous oxide canisters
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Brock Smith
E. Werner Reschke
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of the bill argue that stricter regulations, such as verifying the age of recipients before selling certain nitrous oxide canisters, are necessary to prevent the devastating consequences of nitrous oxide abuse. As one testifier shared, personal experiences with the substance have resulted in permanent damage and cognitive impairment, highlighting the need for effective prevention measures. The proposed legislation aims to reduce the risk of harm by ensuring that vulnerable individuals, particularly young people, cannot easily access these products. By implementing age verification requirements, supporters believe that they can help mitigate the growing public health concern surrounding nitrous oxide abuse.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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