Brief

Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Tim McOsker introduced a resolution supporting California State Senate Bill 758 (authored by Senator Umberg), which would prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide under Penal Code Section 381c. The measure aims to address public health concerns around the recreational misuse of the inhalant gas. The resolution was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on April 24, 2026, and remains pending. The Westside Neighborhood Council submitted a community impact statement in May 2026.

Full summary

This resolution expresses the Los Angeles City Council's support for California State Senate Bill 758, authored by Senator Dave Umberg, which would add prohibitions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) to Penal Code Section 381c. Nitrous oxide has become a subject of increased regulatory concern due to its recreational misuse, particularly among young adults, and associated public health and safety risks. The substantive intent is to restrict commercial availability of nitrous oxide for non-medical purposes, aligning local legislative advocacy with state-level efforts to address the issue. Councilmembers Blumenfield and McOsker moved the resolution, with Councilmember Imelda Padilla seconding. The resolution was introduced on April 24, 2026, and immediately referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, where it remains pending. As of May 14, 2026, the Westside Neighborhood Council submitted a community impact statement on the matter. No further action or committee hearing has been scheduled. The file does not expire until April 24, 2028.

Activity (2)

• 2026-05-14 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.
• 2026-04-24 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-14 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council · cis
• 2026-04-24 Resolution · other