The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 452 aims to prohibit the sale, import, or distribution of helium intended for filling lighter-than-air balloons, effective October 1, 2028. This legislation empowers the Commissioners of Energy and Environmental Protection and Consumer Protection to enforce these provisions within their available resources.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes this prohibition, marking a significant step towards regulating the use of helium in lighter-than-air balloons. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill, as it primarily introduces new regulations. The intent behind this legislation is to address environmental concerns associated with the use of helium in balloons.