SB2303

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10, relative to nitrous oxide.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2303 amends laws to exempt certain uses of nitrous oxide from criminal penalties.

Tennessee SB2303 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated to exempt specific uses of nitrous oxide from criminal penalties. The bill allows nitrous oxide use when prescribed by medical or dental practitioners, in manufacturing processes, as a food propellant, or for automotive purposes. It also creates a rebuttable presumption against these exemptions if the nitrous oxide is flavored or labeled as such. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties, including license suspension or revocation for businesses. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration