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Bill > HF2504
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a place of business or retailer, as defined in Code section 453A.1, that distributes or possesses with intent to distribute nitrous oxide, distributes or possesses with intent to distribute nitrous oxide with the intent to induce unlawful inhaling of nitrous oxide or with the knowledge that the other person will unlawfully inhale the nitrous oxide.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa Code section 126.22 to create a "rebuttable presumption" that a business or retailer selling or possessing nitrous oxide with the intent to sell is doing so with the purpose of encouraging its unlawful inhalation or with knowledge that it will be unlawfully inhaled. A "rebuttable presumption" means that the law assumes this intent is present unless the business or retailer can provide evidence to disprove it. This change aims to address the misuse of nitrous oxide, often referred to as "whippets" or "laughing gas," for recreational purposes.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Government (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 299. (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2504 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2504.html |
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