Relates to the use of pepper spray by law enforcement officers and public officials
Summary
Provides that police officers may not intentionally or recklessly use pepper spray on an individual who is not being lawfully arrested.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jul 24, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 9, 2023
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
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