HB1630 Prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.
Prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants for recreational purposes.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal financial impact; targets recreational sales while preserving legitimate commercial and medical uses.
Your Community
Addresses a dangerous form of substance abuse, particularly among teens, reducing emergency room visits and deaths.
Your Freedom
Restricts the sale of legal products for recreational purposes, though targeting genuinely dangerous substances.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Nancy Murphy (D)
The Short Version
Bans the sale of nitrous oxide and certain inhalants when intended for recreational use. Inhalant abuse can cause brain damage, organ failure, and death, particularly among young people.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Parents and families of young people at risk of inhalant abuse
- ▲ Emergency responders dealing with inhalant-related incidents
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Retailers selling nitrous oxide products
- ▼ Adults who use these products recreationally
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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