Bill > A03613

This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from using chemical incapacitants, with a narrow exception for pepper spray, which is strictly limited to small liquid spray canisters of 0.75 ounces or less and cannot be used for crowd control purposes. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms, including "law enforcement agency" (any agency empowered to investigate or arrest for felonies), "chemical incapacitant" (toxic chemicals, munitions, and devices designed to cause temporary pain, disruption, or harm), "toxic chemical" (any chemical that can cause death, pain, or disability through its chemical action), and other technical terms like "precursor" and "key component". The comprehensive definitions suggest the bill aims to create a precise legal framework that severely restricts the use of chemical agents by law enforcement, with the primary goal of preventing potentially harmful or excessive use of such substances during law enforcement operations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3613