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VA SB360

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Stuart

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, distribution, or offer to sell nitrous oxide containers exceeding eight grams to the general public, with exemptions for health care providers, food service businesses, industrial/manufacturing uses, automotive performance shops (if denatured), research institutions, aerospace applications, and restaurant/food preparation purposes

  • Makes it unlawful to sell or distribute nitrous oxide delivery devices designed for direct inhalation to anyone not covered by the exemptions, expanding the previous restriction that only applied to minors under 18

  • Bans the sale of flavored nitrous oxide products that taste or smell like food, beverages, fruit, candy, desserts, or herbs to non-exempt individuals

  • Establishes that purchasing or attempting to purchase nitrous oxide containers over eight grams without qualifying for an exemption is a Class 1 misdemeanor

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on deliberately inhaling noxious chemical substances to become intoxicated (Class 1 misdemeanor) and inducing others to do so (Class 2 misdemeanor)

Legislative Description

Nitrous oxide; sale, distribution, etc., prohibited, penalties.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/3/2026
Courts of Justice1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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