Mothers Testify in Support of Proposed Ban on Retail Nitrous Oxide Sales
Mothers who have lost children to nitrous oxide addiction testified before a House subcommittee on a proposed bill to ban retail sales of the gas. The bill, introduced by Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., aims to classify nitrous oxide as a…
Portland, OR, July 24, 2026 —
Mothers advocating for stricter regulations on nitrous oxide shared their personal tragedies with lawmakers on Tuesday, testifying before a House subcommittee regarding a proposed bill that would ban the retail sale of the gas.
The legislation, introduced by Representative Kevin Mullin of California, seeks to classify nitrous oxide as a banned hazardous product. The bill, however, would still permit its use in legitimate medical and culinary applications.
The hearing provided a platform for mothers whose children have been affected by nitrous oxide addiction to speak directly to the subcommittee. These testimonies aimed to underscore the devastating personal impact of the gas’s misuse and to urge support for the proposed ban.
Details regarding the specific outcomes of the hearing or the next steps for the proposed bill were not immediately available. The subcommittee’s deliberation will determine the future of retail nitrous oxide sales under the proposed legislation.
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