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AL HB245
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Pringle
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AI Summary
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Establishes the crime of unlawful possession of inhalants for inhaling, ingesting, using, or possessing butyl nitrite (including isobutyl, secondary, and tertiary forms), nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), or amyl nitrite ("poppers"/"snappers")
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Prohibits producing, manufacturing, buying, selling, or transferring any of the listed substances
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Exempts lawful medical or dental prescriptions for persons at least 21 years old, manufacturing processes, nitrous oxide use as a food preparation propellant, and nitrous oxide for automotive purposes
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that flavored or labeled substances fall outside the exemptions
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Classifies unlawful possession of inhalants as a Class A misdemeanor, effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses, controlled substances, prohibiting the use of butyl nitrite or any mixtures containing butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, and amyl nitrite except under certain circumstances, providing penalties for violations
Controlled Substances; Crimes & Offenses
Last Action
Pending House Health
2/11/2025