To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Cruz, without amendment
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Curtis, and Mr. Moreno) introduced …
Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Moreno, and Ms. …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Bans sale of consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite. Responds to increase in youth suicides using sodium nitrite purchased online. Commercial and food uses remain permitted.
Who Benefits and How
- Youth and vulnerable individuals protected from easy access to lethal substance
- Parents and families gain protection from online sales targeting at-risk youth
- Suicide prevention advocates achieve regulatory action on known hazard
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Online retailers can no longer sell high-concentration sodium nitrite to consumers
- Suppliers must restrict consumer-directed sales
- CPSC enforces the ban
Key Provisions
- Products with 10%+ sodium nitrite banned as hazardous
- Exempts commercial and industrial uses not for consumer sale
- Exempts drugs, devices, cosmetics, and food uses
- Effective 90 days after enactment
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Bans consumer sale of high-concentration sodium nitrite products to prevent youth suicides
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Prevent suicides by restricting consumer access to lethal chemical"
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