An Act requiring licensure for use of graduated electronic decelerators

This bill requires licensing for anyone using a "graduated electronic decelerator" (a device that applies electrical shocks to alter behavior in people with disabilities). It mandates that the state department create training and certification rules covering proper use, alternatives to shock therapy, safety measures, abuse signs, and reporting procedures. The law prohibits unlicensed use or misuse of the device, and requires facilities to ensure only licensed individuals administer it. Violations carry fines up to $500. The bill directly affects individuals with disabilities who might be subjected to this device, as well as care facilities and staff who could use it.