HB4944

CRIM LAW-SELL OF NITROUS OXIDE

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4944 criminalizes the sale of nitrous oxide for causing intoxication or altering sensory processes.

Illinois HB4944 amends the Criminal Code to classify the intentional sale of nitrous oxide for causing intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses, or for altering audio, visual, or mental processes, as a Class 3 felony. This applies to any person, firm, corporation, co-partnership, limited liability company, association, or business, including online retailers. The bill targets those who knowingly engage in the manufacture, delivery, possession, or sale of nitrous oxide for these prohibited purposes.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading