A review of the potential use of lower-strength oleoresin capsicum sprays in facilities operated by the department of correction

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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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.

Committee on Criminal Justice

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

   NYC Council

2. Sep 12, 2024

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

3. Sep 12, 2024

   Referred to committee

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

   NYC Council