Florida state leaders advocated for legislation banning retail nitrous oxide sales Thursday after deaths from misuse. A new bill targets recreational use of the substance.
- Lawmakers and supporters argue nitrous oxide poisoning is a threat to Florida families.
- The proposed legislation would increase oversight and restrict public access to the substance.
- Watch the video below to learn about the health issues this substance can cause.Florida lawmakers push to ban retail nitrous oxide sales after death concerns
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State leaders met at the Florida Capitol Thursday to push for a ban on the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a substance they say is being misused and putting lives at risk.
“Meg passed in November 2024, and we immediately felt we had to tell her story,” said advocate Kathleen Dial…