A01838Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Introduced by Christopher Eachus, District 99
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Where it stands
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 29, 2026
128
Yes
0
No
22
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Absent |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to codes
amend and recommit to codes
print number 1838a
amend (t) and recommit to codes
print number 1838b
referred to codes
amended by restoring to previous print 1838a
amend and recommit to codes
print number 1838c
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.257
ordered to third reading rules cal.257
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
SUBSTITUTED FOR S4922C
3RD READING CAL.1138
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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