Crimes and offenses, controlled substances, prohibiting the use of butyl nitrite or any mixtures containing butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, and amyl nitrite except under certain circumstances, providing penalties for violations

HB 245 prohibits the possession, use, or sale of butyl nitrite ("whippets"), nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), and amyl nitrite ("poppers" or "snappers") for general public use, except for specific exceptions. It allows medical use (prescribed by licensed professionals), industrial manufacturing, food preparation (as a propellant), and automotive applications of nitrous oxide, all restricted to individuals aged 21 or older. Violating the ban is a Class A misdemeanor, with added flavoring or labeling creating a rebuttable presumption against exceptions. The law would take effect on October 1, 2025, if passed.