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This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from using tasers on individuals who are already restrained or unable to resist, such as people in handcuffs or other restraining devices. The bill defines a "taser" as any device designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge intended to temporarily incapacitate a person. By creating this new restriction, the legislation makes it a Class C felony for an officer to use a taser on a restrained individual, which represents a significant legal consequence for such actions. The bill will become effective on October 1, 2025, giving law enforcement agencies time to adjust their policies and training to comply with the new legal standard. This proposed law aims to prevent potential excessive use of force against individuals who are already under control and unable to pose a physical threat, thereby addressing concerns about law enforcement use of potentially harmful restraint techniques.

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