Youth Poisoning Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Aug 2026): Held at the desk.
What this bill does
S. 289, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, would classify consumer products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite—defined as 10 percent or more by weight—as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. This would make it illegal to sell such products to consumers. The bill includes exceptions for commercial or industrial uses not typically marketed to consumers, and it does not apply to sodium nitrite used in products regulated as drugs, devices, cosmetics, or food, including meat, poultry, and egg products, which are governed by separate federal food-safety laws.
The bill primarily affects retailers and manufacturers who sell high-concentration sodium nitrite products intended for consumer purchase, as well as consumers who would no longer be able to legally buy these products. The measure is aimed at reducing access to concentrated sodium nitrite, which has been associated with poisoning incidents. Businesses using sodium nitrite for legitimate industrial or food-related purposes would not be affected due to the carve-outs in the bill.
The bill was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth in January 2025 and passed the Senate by voice vote without amendment on August 3, 2026. It now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. If the House passes it, the law would take effect 90 days after enactment. No further action has yet occurred in the House.
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Official summary
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
This 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.
Timeline
10 Aug 2026
Held at the desk.
Common questions
- What does S. 289 do?
- S. 289, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, would classify consumer products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite—defined as 10 percent or more by weight—as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. This would make it illegal to sell such products to consumers. The bill includes exceptions for commercial or industrial uses not typically marketed to consumers, and it does not apply to sodium nitrite used in products regulated as drugs, devices, cosmetics, or food, including meat, poultry, and egg products, which are governed by separate federal food-safety laws. The bill primarily affects retailers and manufacturers who sell high-concentration sodium nitrite products intended for consumer purchase, as well as consumers who would no longer be able to legally buy these products. The measure is aimed at reducing access to concentrated sodium nitrite, which has been associated with poisoning incidents. Businesses using sodium nitrite for legitimate industrial or food-related purposes would not be affected due to the carve-outs in the bill. The bill was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth in January 2025 and passed the Senate by voice vote without amendment on August 3, 2026. It now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. If the House passes it, the law would take effect 90 days after enactment. No further action has yet occurred in the House.
- Has S. 289 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 289. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 289?
- S. 289 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 289?
- Held at the desk. (10 Aug 2026).
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