Prohibits the use of certain chemical incapacitants by law enforcement agencies
This bill prohibits all law enforcement agencies from using chemical incapacitants (like tear gas or similar agents) except for pepper spray under strict limits. Specifically, pepper spray is restricted to liquid canisters no larger than 0.75 ounces and cannot be used for crowd control. The law defines "law enforcement agency" broadly to include any unit authorized to investigate or arrest for felonies, and "chemical incapacitant" to cover toxic chemicals, munitions designed to cause harm, and related equipment. This directly affects all state and local law enforcement agencies by restricting their use of chemical agents during operations.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 29, 2025
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
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State
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Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Monique Chandler-Waterman
DDemocratic
Co
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Stefani Zinerman
DDemocratic
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