A00497
Type: B Origin: Assembly New York Comments: 0

Provides That Police Officers May Not Intentionally Or Recklessly Use Pepper Spray On An Individual Who Is Not Being Lawfully Arrested.

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The federal bill prohibits police officers from intentionally or recklessly using pepper spray on individuals who are not lawfully being arrested. This provision aims to restrict the use of pepper spray by law enforcement in situations where there is no legal basis for an arrest, thereby addressing concerns about excessive use of force and protecting individuals from unnecessary harm.

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  • 2023-01-09: referred to codes

  • 2023-07-24: enacting clause stricken

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