Local law · Int 0342-2026
A review of the potential use of lower-strength oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction
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A Local Law in relation to a review of the potential use of lower-strength oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require that the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) conduct a study on the efficacy of using lower-strength OC sprays in DOC facilities. The study would also require DOC to study the extent to which incarcerated persons, staff, or visitors to DOC facilities may have medical complications due to the use of higher-strength OC spray, and to consider whether it may be appropriate to use lower-strength spray in targeted situations where people in the facility may be at higher risk of medical complications from the use of higher-strength spray.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Althea V. Stevens and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council