Bill > S01013

This bill amends the New York State executive law to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using chemical agents against individuals under 18 years old under any circumstances. Specifically, the bill requires that all model use of force policies and individual police department use of force policies explicitly ban the use of chemical agents like pepper spray and tear gas (technically known as oleoresin capsicum) on minors, regardless of the situation. The provision aims to protect young people from potentially harmful chemical crowd control or subduing methods by strictly preventing their deployment against anyone under the age of 18. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning police departments would need to update their policies to reflect this new restriction right away.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1013