Prohibits the use of certain chemical incapacitants by law enforcement agencies
Summary
Provides that no law enforcement agency shall use a chemical incapacitant except for pepper spray; defines terms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 19, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jul 19, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
Co
Stefani Zinerman
DDemocratic
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