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MO HB1880
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Rusty Black
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AI Summary
- Expands the list of prohibited inhalant substances to explicitly include chemicals, reagents, refrigerants, and specific compounds such as difluoroethane, trifluoroethane, and tetrafluoroethane, in addition to previously covered solvents and nitrites
- Prohibits intentionally inhaling fumes, gases, or vapors of listed substances for the purpose of causing intoxication, euphoria, hallucination, or other altered mental or sensory states, with an exception for medical or dental anesthesia
- Prohibits intentionally possessing or purchasing listed substances for the purpose of inducing or aiding another person to inhale them in violation of the law
- Restructures the penalty framework into three tiers: a first violation is reduced from a Class B to a Class D misdemeanor (with possible drug treatment program participation), a second violation is reduced from a Class E felony to a Class A misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent violation is a Class D felony
- Introduced by Representative Black (7) during the Second Regular Session of Missouri's 101st General Assembly
Legislative Description
Prohibits the inhalation of certain substances
Last Action
Referred: Rules - Legislative Oversight(H)
3/29/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules - Legislative Oversight3/29/2022
Public Safety2/1/2022
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