Introduced
by
To allow law enforcement officials specifically authorized in writing by the police chief or sheriff to use pepper spray containing 10 percent of the active ingredient (oleoresin capsicum). Current law prohibits citizens from possessing pepper spray stronger than two percent. Also, to add references to pepper foam devices to the current law on pepper spray.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that expands the list of corrections employees who would be authorized to use the pepper foam.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
