Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Senate Bill

S. 289

119th Congress

Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.

Introduced:Jan 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

Democratic

IL

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

This bill bans consumer products containing 10 percent or greater concentration of sodium nitrite as hazardous products. The chemical has been used in suicides, particularly among young people who find information online. Medical, food, and cosmetic products are exempt from the ban.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill bans consumer products containing 10 percent or greater concentration of sodium nitrite as hazardous products. The chemical has been used in suicides, particularly among young people who find information online. Medical, food, and cosmetic products are exempt from the ban.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Youth Poisoning Protection ActThis bill makes a consumer product with a concentration of sodium nitrite of 10% or greater a banned hazardous product.The restriction does not apply to specified drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, or food products.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans consumer products with 10 percent or more sodium nitrite
Addresses use of chemical in suicides
Exempts drugs, medical devices, and food products
Responds to youth poisoning concerns
Designates high-concentration sodium nitrite as hazardous

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Access to high-concentration sodium nitrite would be restricted to prevent its misuse in suicides. The bill responds to deaths of young people who purchased the chemical online. Medical and food industry uses would continue under exemptions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Child safety and welfare

Consumer affairs

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Product safety and quality

Retail and wholesale trades

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

289, 119th Congress (2025). "Youth Poisoning Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-289