Bill > A04917

This bill amends the New York State executive law to prohibit police officers from using chemical agents against anyone under the age of eighteen, regardless of the circumstances. Chemical agents are specifically defined in the bill to include substances like oleoresin capsicum (commonly known as pepper spray), pepper spray, and tear gas. The bill requires that all model law enforcement use of force policies and individual police department use of force policies explicitly ban the use of these chemical agents on minors. By adding this provision, the legislation aims to protect young people from potentially harmful chemical crowd control or subduing techniques, ensuring that law enforcement cannot deploy these agents against individuals who are legally considered children. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning police departments would need to update their policies right away to comply with the new restriction.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4917