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Bill would require age verification for online sales of nitrous oxide canisters; testimony urges broader restrictions
Summary
House Bill 3447 would require online sellers to verify buyers are at least 18 before completing sales of nitrous oxide canisters, a measure its sponsor said is intended to curb easy youth access to products used recreationally.
Chair Taylor opened the hearing on House Bill 3447, which the sponsor described as requiring retail sellers using online/electronic systems to verify that buyers are 18 or older for sales of nitrous oxide canisters on or after Jan. 1, 2026. The bill came to the committee from the House with a reported floor vote of 57 aye, 1 nay and 2 excused.
Representative Emily McIntyre, sponsor of the bill, told the committee she supports the measure and would welcome more stringent language. She said online sales currently include no age verification…
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