Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB2738      — CRIM CD-NITROUS OXIDE

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Increases, by one class, the penalties for the unlawful possession of nitrous oxide or any substance containing nitrous oxide. Increases, by one class, the penalties for intentionally manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture or deliver nitrous oxide for any prohibited purpose.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  4. To Criminal Law Clear Compliance

  5. Assigned to Criminal Law

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Darby A. Hills

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2738      do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Increases, by one class, the penalties for the unlawful possession of nitrous oxide or any substance containing nitrous oxide. Increases, by one class, the penalties for intentionally manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture or deliver nitrous oxide for any prohibited purpose.
Who sponsors SB2738     ?
SB2738      is sponsored by Darby A. Hills (Republican) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2738     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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