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Local law · Int 1005-2024

The use of certain oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of certain oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Sandy Nurse

Council Member, District 37 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require that, except in emergency situations, correction officers obtain authorization from their tour commander prior to using high-powered oleoresin capsicum (OC) sprays on incarcerated individuals, as required under existing state regulations. It would also require that any list of detainees who may be sensitive to the use of OC spray or other security-related actions be posted in control rooms and provided electronically to supervisors.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Criminal Justice

Cosponsors

Tiffany L. Cabán

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Aug 15, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Aug 15, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice

    NYC Council