Committee sends bill to floor to ban sale of certain aerosol dusters to under‑18s; online age‑verification questions raised

During a work session on May 13 the House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection moved Senate Bill 1032A to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation. Committee staff summarized the bill as prohibiting retail sale of aerosol dusters that contain 1,1‑difluoroethane to individuals under 18 years of age.

Representative Gomberg asked how online retailers would verify a buyer’s age. An aide from Senator Reynolds’ office said retailers would be expected to implement software solutions such as ID scans or other age‑verification mechanisms and offered to follow up with a precise list of acceptable methods. Gomberg commented on privacy and practicality, saying, “With all the things that Amazon already knows about me, I suppose knowing my date of birth or looking at my ID is the least of my worries,” and said he would not block the bill despite reservations.

Representative Javy will be the bill’s floor carrier; committee members recorded a roll call vote and the motion passed. Supporters argued the measure would create uniform retail standards and help prevent misuse of these products by minors, while at least one member raised concerns about aligning implementation with other similar bills considered this session.

Why it matters: Aerosol dusters have been misused in inhalation incidents; the bill aims to limit access by minors and create clearer retailer obligations, including for online sales.