Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense to knowingly inhale, ingest, use, or possess any compound, liquid, gas, or chemical that contains nitrous oxide. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 57, Chapter 7; Title 63 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10.

HB 2470 would make it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly inhale, ingest, use, or possess nitrous oxide (commonly called "laughing gas") or amyl nitrite ("poppers"), directly affecting individuals using these substances recreationally. The bill includes exceptions for medical use, industrial manufacturing, food service propellants, and automotive purposes, but labeling or flavoring creates a presumption against these exceptions. Businesses selling nitrous oxide for prohibited use face license suspension (30 days for first violation) or revocation (second violation). The bill, which would take effect July 1, 2026, amends multiple Tennessee code sections to implement these changes.