What does Preamble of Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to ban the sale of nitrous oxide consumer products. The bill is formally titled 'To ban the sale of nitrous oxide consumer products, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026.

What does NITROUS OXIDE PRODUCTS CONSIDERED A BANNED HAZARDOUS PRODUCT. of Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section designates consumer products containing nitrous oxide as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. This designation takes effect 180 days after the Act's enactment. Exceptions exist for nitrous oxide used in medical or dental treatment, commercial food production, or research and development. The sale of nitrous oxide as a propellant in pressurized food containers is also exempt. The term 'commercial kitchen' is defined as a commercial restaurant, caterer, or other food preparation business. The definition of 'consumer product' is drawn from section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act. ‘Medical or dental treatment’ includes care provided by licensed professionals such as dentists, doctors, and pharmacists. ‘Nitrous oxide’ is defined as the gas chemically known as N2O, also known as ‘laughing gas’ and ‘whippits’. ‘Research and development’ encompasses activities by accredited institutions, businesses, nonprofits, or government agencies.

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Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/16/2026

Author: Kevin Mullin (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates consumer products containing nitrous oxide as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act, prohibiting their sale.
Exceptions to the ban include nitrous oxide used for medical or dental treatment, commercial food production, and research and development.
The ban will take effect 180 days after the Act's enactment, and defines key terms like 'consumer product,' 'nitrous oxide,' and 'commercial kitchen'.

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