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Read. Follow. Verify.New York Assembly Bans Retail Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Whipped Cream Chargers
Last action · June 5, 2026: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULESSponsors: John McDonald and 14 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New York bans the retail sale of nitrous oxide and s to consumers, establishing civil penalties of up to $1,000 for violations, effective 180 days after becoming law.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Retail businesses
Retailers are prohibited from selling whipped cream chargers and loose nitrous oxide to consumers and face civil penalties for violations.
Consumers
Consumers are prohibited from purchasing whipped cream chargers and retail nitrous oxide products.
Municipal local governments
Local governments gain enforcement authority and retain all moneys collected from civil penalties.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can stores still sell whipped cream chargers to adults?
Who is responsible for enforcing these new rules?
What are the penalties for businesses that violate the nitrous oxide sales restrictions?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
8 actions- Jun 5, 2026HouseCommitteeREPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- May 28, 2026HouseCommitteeREPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- May 18, 2026HouseCommitteeREPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
- May 15, 2026HousePRINT NUMBER 10923B
- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeAMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- Apr 24, 2026HousePRINT NUMBER 10923A
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- Apr 24, 2026HouseCommitteeAMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- Apr 9, 2026HouseCommitteeREFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
Version history
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Discoveries
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Shift from Age Restriction to Complete Retail Ban
The legislation repeals previous rules that merely required proof of age 21 for whipped cream chargers, upgrading the policy to an absolute retail sales ban.
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Sources
www.nysenate.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy45Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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