Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.

SB 2570 creates a legal justification for correctional facility guards and peace officers to use less-lethal force weapons (such as stun guns, impact devices, or chemical dispensers) when their use aligns with their training. The law specifies that officers are justified if their actions were in "substantial compliance" with required training, directly affecting only these specific law enforcement personnel. It applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date (June 20, 2025), with prior incidents governed by existing law. The bill became effective immediately upon the Governor’s signature on June 20, 2025.