S 4922: Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; repealer - New York

S4922B → S4922C · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill version significantly simplifies regulations on self-defense spray devices by removing complex administrative requirements and repealing an older section of the penal law. It shifts the capsaicinoid concentration limit from a general prohibition to a specific requirement within the Department of Health's regulations, while retaining age and criminal history restrictions for users.

Scope change

The bill's scope was reduced by repealing the previous section that governed the sale and possession of these devices, replacing it with a streamlined set of rules.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for dealers to collect sworn statements confirming a buyer has no felony or assault convictions.

Removed the mandate that vendors maintain records of buyer statements for inspection by police.

Removed the specific instruction that devices must be sold only by licensed or authorized dealers, moving this to regulatory discretion.

Deleted the previous section of the penal law that contained detailed rules on the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices.

DEFINITION

Moved the specific capsaicinoid concentration limit (1.33%) from the main text to the Department of Health's regulatory standards.

S4922A → S4922B · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill version adds Senator Addabbo and Senator C. Ryan as sponsors and includes an additional committee discharge action. The core policy text remains largely the same, but the repeal section was modified to only repeal a specific subsection of the old law rather than the entire paragraph, and the bill number was updated from A to B.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding self-defense spray devices remains unchanged, though the repeal mechanism was narrowed to target only a specific subsection of existing law.

ELIGIBILITY

Added Senators Addabbo and C. Ryan to the list of bill sponsors.

Added a second committee discharge action to the procedural history.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill version number from 4922-A to 4922-B.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the repeal instruction to target only a specific subsection of the penal law instead of the entire paragraph.

S4922 → S4922A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add a new sponsor and include a committee discharge, indicating it has moved forward in the legislative process. A critical substantive change was added to limit the capsaicinoid content in self-defense spray devices to 1.33 percent by weight, overriding any conflicting state rules. Additionally, the age verification requirement for sellers was simplified to only require proof of age, removing the previous mandate for a sworn statement regarding criminal convictions.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on regulating self-defense spray devices, but the specific technical limits on chemical concentration have been tightened.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new provision limiting self-defense spray devices to a maximum of 1.33 percent capsaicinoids by weight.

Simplified seller requirements by removing the obligation to collect a sworn statement about a buyer's criminal history, keeping only the requirement to verify age.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill status to reflect committee discharge and amendment, showing it has advanced in the legislative process.

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